Kia Optima 2013 vs Toyota Corolla 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
|
Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 46 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
|
The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
|
Kia Optima is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Optima is 23 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 452 litres | |
|
Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 53 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Optima scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 7800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia Optima has
|
Toyota Corolla has
| |