Kia Optima 2000 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1991
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 169 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 211 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 22 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 470'000 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 Mitsubishi Pajero engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 39 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Kia Magentis | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Pajero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.86 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger, but lower. Kia Optima is 8 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 13 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 45 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 1080 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 1080 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 479 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 2`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3600 | |
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