Kia Optima 2018 vs Toyota Avensis 2015
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 46 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Toyota Avensis. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.2 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Avensis engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Avensis engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2015 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Avensis 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger. Kia Optima is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 543 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 93 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 10 800 | |
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