Compare Kia Optima vs Mercedes CLA C118 vs Kia Optima 4

Variants
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+
AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+
CLA 180 MT
CLA 180
CLA 180d
CLA 200 MT
CLA 200
CLA 200d
CLA 220 4MATIC
CLA 220
CLA 220d
CLA 250 4MATIC
CLA 250
CLA 250e
1.6 CRDi
1.6 CRDi DCT
1.6 T-GDI DCT
1.7 CRDi
1.7 CRDi DCT
2.0 CVVL
2.0 CVVL AT
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 PHEV
2.0 T-GDI AT
2.4 GDI AT
GT AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
6.7 L / 7.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.1 L / 4.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Offroad | Approach Angle
13.4 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
9.4 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.3 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
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
15.6 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-polymer
Battery | Voltage
360.0 V

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
104 mm / 4.1 in
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length
4688 mm / 184.6 in
Track Width | Front
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2729 mm / 107.4 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
0.24
Electric Range
72.0 km / 44.7 mi
54.0 km / 33.6 mi

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Engine | Bore
72.2 mm / 2.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.6:1
Engine | Stroke
81.4 mm / 3.2 in

Production

Availability
2020
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
35%
51%
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Decent performance in the AMG models
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
  • Addition of DCT
  • Good 0.25 drag coefficient
  • Down to very low 1.6L/100km fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Mass-produced "AMG" engines not true to AMG
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Ugly
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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