Kia Optima 2015 vs Renault Talisman 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Renault Talisman is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 59 HP less power than Renault Talisman, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Renault Talisman. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.9 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Talisman, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Talisman can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Talisman version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima and Renault Talisman are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 608 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Renault Talisman has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 98 litres less trunk space than the Renault Talisman. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Talisman, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`080 kg | 2`197 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`530 kg | 1`595 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 602 kg | |
| Kia Optima load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than Renault Talisman. Therefore, Renault Talisman is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 9200 | |
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