Toyota Camry 2020 vs Kia Optima 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Toyota Camry is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Kia Optima has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Toyota Camry is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Optima can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 3.5 (petrol, hybrid) | 1.6 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. Kia Optima is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 - 301 HP | 68 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 - 362 NM | 187 - 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.4 - 10.7 seconds | |
| In general, Toyota Camry are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Optima. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 9.4 | 1.6 - 8.5 | |
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Toyota Camry petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia Optima. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| 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, Toyota Camry 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Toyota Camry is 4 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Camry is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 510 litres | |
| Toyota Camry has 14 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Camry is 1.1 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Toyota Camry can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`100 | ~ 2`077 | |
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