Kia Optima 2018 vs Hyundai Sonata 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 134 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 7 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Hyundai Sonata. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`080 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | no data | |
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