Compare Kia K9 II vs Kia Optima 3 vs Kia Cadenza
Variants
3.3 T-GDI
3.3 T-GDI AWD
3.8 GDI
3.8 GDI AWD
5.0 GDI AWD
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0T AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.4 GDI 194hp AT
2.4 GDI 201hp AT
2.4 MPI
2.7 MPI 166hp
2.7 MPI 200hp
3.3 GDI 297hp
3.5 MPI 290hp
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
436 L / 15.4 cu-ft
451 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
490 kg / 1080 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Disc
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
215/65 R16
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
145 mm / 5.7 in
Size | Height
1490 mm / 58.7 in
1455 mm / 57.3 in
1475 mm / 58.1 in
Size | Length
5120 mm / 201.6 in
4845 mm / 190.7 in
4965 mm / 195.5 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1613.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1639.0 mm / 64.5 in
1611.0 mm / 63.4 in
Wheelbase
3105 mm / 122.2 in
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2845 mm / 112.0 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
7.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
6.8 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.285
0.29
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph
Towing Capacity
650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 2
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.6:1
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Production
Debut
2018 New York Auto Show
Made In
South Korea
Reviews
Neofiliac score
76%
44%
38%
Pros
- Superb styling with elegance and sportiness
- Naturally-aspirated V8 still available
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Much improved exterior styling
- Upgraded transmissions
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Strong exterior styling
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Robust powertrain lineup
Cons
- Kia is getting addicted to AWD
- Bad 0-100kph time
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Basic suspension setup with MacPherson front
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