Kia Optima 2018 vs Infiniti Q50 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 134 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Infiniti Q50 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 36 HP less power than Infiniti Q50, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Infiniti Q50. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1550 km in combined cycle | 1640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1940 km on highway | ||
| Infiniti Q50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 510 litres | 450 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 60 litres more trunk space than the Infiniti Q50. | |||
| 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: | 2`070 kg | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 13 000 | no data | |
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