Compare Kia Optima vs Hyundai Elantra 7 vs Hyundai Elantra 5 MD

Variants
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
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
1.8
1.8 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
402 L / 14.2 cu-ft
419 L / 14.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.0 L / 4.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
48.0 L / 12.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

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

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4529 mm / 178.3 in
Size | Width
1775 mm / 69.9 in
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1562.0 mm / 61.5 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2720 mm / 107.1 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
0.28
Fuel Economy
7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
ULEV
Engine
G4NB
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
1.6 L, 2.0 L
1.8 L / 109.7 cu-in / 1797.0 cc
Engine | Power
148.0 hp / 110.4 kW @ 6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
87.1 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
178 Nm / 131.3 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

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

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
26%
12%
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Improved styling
  • Improved build quality
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Not fully independent rear suspensions

Price

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