Compare Kia Optima vs Kia Optima vs Kia Cerato

Variants
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
1.8
1.8 AT
2.0 136hp
2.0 136hp AT
2.0 149hp
2.0 149hp AT
2.5
2.5 AT
2.4 140hp
2.4 140hp AT
2.4 151hp
2.4 151hp AT
2.5 AT
2.7 AT
1.5 CRDi
1.6
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0 CRDi

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.4 m / 34.1 ft
10.1 m / 33.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4480 mm / 176.4 in
Size | Width
1815 mm / 71.5 in
1735 mm / 68.3 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1485.0 mm / 58.5 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2610 mm / 102.8 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
0.32

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.0:1

Production

Availability
2020
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
20%
20%
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Small turning circle
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Poor safety rating
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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