Compare Hyundai Elantra 7 vs Kia Optima

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

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
402 L / 14.2 cu-ft
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
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
Wheelbase
2720 mm / 107.1 in
2850 mm / 112.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27

Powertrain

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

Production

Availability
2020
2020
Debut
2020-03
Made In
Korea
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
26%
69%
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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