Kia Optima 2017 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 97 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 161 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.4 | 5.8 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 3920 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger, but lower. Kia Optima is 16 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1574 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 60 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Kia Optima uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Optima (by 24 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 5000 | |
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