Compare Kia Optima vs Kia Optima 2 vs Dodge Avenger Sedan

Variants
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
2.0
2.0 CRDi
2.7 AT
2.0
2.0 AT
2.4

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
496 L / 17.5 cu-ft ~ 816 L / 28.8 cu-ft
452 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/60 R16
215/60 R17
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
11.1 m / 36.5 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1480 mm / 58.3 in
1497 mm / 58.9 in
Size | Length
4735 mm / 186.4 in
4850 mm / 190.9 in
Size | Width
1805 mm / 71.1 in
1843 mm / 72.6 in
Track Width | Front
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2720 mm / 107.1 in
2765 mm / 108.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
D4EA
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Production

Availability
2020
2005 ~ 2008
2007 ~ 2014
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
37%
17%
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Good towing capacity
  • More modern design
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Poor build quality

Price

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