Compare Kia Optima vs Kia Rio 4 Sedan
Variants
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
1.6
1.6 AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
45.0 L / 11.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Drum
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring, Elastic beam
Tire Size
185/65 R15
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.2 m / 33.5 ft
Construction
Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
4384 mm / 172.6 in
Size | Width
1725 mm / 67.9 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1529.0 mm / 60.2 in
Wheel Size
15 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2581 mm / 101.6 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
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
1.6 L / 97.1 cu-in / 1591.0 cc
Engine | Power
130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 6300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque
161 Nm / 118.7 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Production
Availability
2020
2017 ~ 2020
Made In
South Korea, USA
Reviews
Neofiliac score
69%
19%
Pros
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
- Handsome styling
- Good handling characteristics
- Small turning circle
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Miserably low engine output
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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