Compare Kia Optima vs Hyundai Sonata 8
Variants
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
1.6 T-GDI AT
2.0 GDI Hybrid AT
2.5 GDI AT
2.5 Turbo GDI AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 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
Brakes | Front
Vented 12"
Brakes | Rear
solid 11.2"
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Steering Ratio
13.27x
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
36.1 ft
Construction
Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length
4900 mm / 192.9 in
Size | Width
1859 mm / 73.2 in
Track Width | Front
1633.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2840 mm / 111.8 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, 2.0, 2.5 L
Engine | Type
I4 Smartstream: G1.6 T-GDi, G2.0 LPi, G2.0 MPi, G2.0 GDi (Hybrid); G2.5 MPi, G2.5 GDi
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal
Transmission | Gears
6- or 8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
2020
2020
Debut
2019-03
Made In
South Korea, USA
South Korea, US, China
Reviews
Neofiliac score
69%
37%
Pros
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
- Handsome styling
- Good handling characteristics
- Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
- Decent performance
- Decent exterior styling
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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