Compare Kia Optima vs Kia Optima 2 facelift vs Kia Rio 3 Sedan

Variants
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
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0 CRDi
2.4
2.7 AT
1.1 CRDi
1.2
1.4
1.4 AT
1.4 CRDi

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft ~ 816 L / 28.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
43.0 L / 11.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring
Tire Size
185/65 R15, 195/55 R16, 205/45 R17
Turning Circle
10.4 m / 34.1 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
10.5 m / 34.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1480 mm / 58.3 in
1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4800 mm / 189.0 in
4370 mm / 172.0 in
Size | Width
1815 mm / 71.5 in
1805 mm / 71.1 in
1700 mm / 66.9 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
1560.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Wheel Size
15 in, 16 in, 17 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2720 mm / 107.1 in
2570 mm / 101.2 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1

Production

Availability
2011 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
20%
37%
18%
Pros
  • Small turning circle
  • Good towing capacity
  • More imposing styling
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Poor safety rating
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with tiny engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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