Compare Kia Optima 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
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
523 L / 18.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
12.0 m / 39.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Width
1832 mm / 72.1 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2730 mm / 107.5 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
0.32

Powertrain

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

Production

Availability
2020
2008 ~ 2009
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
32%
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Improved drivetrain options
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Still generic styling

Price

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