Renault Talisman 2018 vs Kia Optima 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Renault Talisman is more dynamic to drive. Renault Talisman engine produces 59 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Renault Talisman reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Talisman consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Talisman could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Talisman can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Talisman version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Talisman is 1 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1681 litres | 1686 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Renault Talisman uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Optima (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Talisman is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Renault Talisman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`241 kg | 2`150 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`638 kg | 1`560 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 603 kg | 590 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 12 400 | |
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