Compare Kia Optima vs Hyundai Sonata 4 EF facelift vs Hyundai Sonata 5 NF facelift

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 131hp
2.0 131hp AT
2.5 AT
2.7
2.7 AT
2.0
2.0 6AT
2.0 4AT
2.0 CRDi
2.0 CRDi 4AT
3.3 5AT
2.4
2.4 5AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
430 L / 15.2 cu-ft
523 L / 18.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
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
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
11.2 m / 36.7 ft
12.0 m / 39.4 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
1422 mm / 56.0 in
Size | Length
4747 mm / 186.9 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in
1832 mm / 72.1 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2730 mm / 107.5 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
0.32
0.32

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Euro 3
Euro 4
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.0:1

Production

Availability
2020
2001 ~ 2004
2008 ~ 2009
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
29%
32%
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Improved styling
  • New engine optinos
  • Improved drivetrain options
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only MacPherston strut front suspensions
  • Outdated transmissions
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Still generic styling

Price

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