Toyota Camry 2014 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Camry) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Optima) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota Camry is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Camry engine produces 40 HP more power than Kia Optima, but torque is 109 NM less than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.4 | |
| 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: | 17 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2014 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota Camry 2014 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Camry and Kia Optima are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 510 litres | |
| Toyota Camry has 4 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 800 | |
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