Compare Kia Optima vs Kia Optima 3 facelift vs Kia Forte 3
Variants
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
1.4 T-GDI DCT
1.5 CVT
1.6 CVT
1.6 GDI DCT
1.6 PHEV
2.0
2.0 CVT
GT 1.6 T-GDI
GT 1.6 T-GDI DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
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
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
19.5 deg
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
10.6 m / 34.8 ft
Construction
Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
12.9 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
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2700 mm / 106.3 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
Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Euro 5
China VI
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Stroke
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Production
Availability
2020
2010 ~ 2015
Made In
South Korea, USA
Reviews
Neofiliac score
69%
44%
40%
Pros
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
- Handsome styling
- Good handling characteristics
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Reasonable exterior styling
- Good on fuel economy
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Horrible 0-100kph time
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- Basic suspension setup
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