Compare Hyundai Elantra 7 vs Kia Optima vs Kia Optima 3 facelift

Variants
1.6 Gamma
1.6 Gamma AT
1.6 GDI DCT
1.6 Turbo GDI
1.6 Turbo GDI DCT
2.0 MPI IVT
G1.6 Smartstream
G1.6 Smartstream CVT
G2.0 Smartstream
G2.0 Smartstream AT
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
1.7 CRDi
1.7 CRDi AT
2.0 CVVT
2.0 CVVT AT
2.0 CVVT EcoDynamics
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 T-GDI AT
2.4 GDI AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
402 L / 14.2 cu-ft
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1455 mm / 57.3 in
Size | Length
4845 mm / 190.7 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Wheelbase
2720 mm / 107.1 in
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2795 mm / 110.0 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Towing Capacity
650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Euro 5
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
1.6 L, 2.0 L
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2020
2020
2010 ~ 2015
Debut
2020-03
Made In
Korea
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
26%
69%
44%
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Reasonable exterior styling
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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