Kia Optima 2018 vs Infiniti Q50 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 405 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Infiniti Q50 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 337 HP less power than Infiniti Q50, whereas torque is 288 NM less than Infiniti Q50. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 | 9.1 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 7.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Infiniti Q50, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1125 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 3430 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Optima) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Infiniti Q50) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger. Kia Optima is 5 cm longer than the Infiniti Q50, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 307 litres | 500 litres | |
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Infiniti Q50 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 193 litres less trunk space than the Infiniti Q50. This could mean that the Kia Optima uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.3 metres less than that of the Infiniti Q50, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 15 600 | no data | |
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