Compare Kia Optima vs Kia Rio 2 Sedan vs Kia Cadenza

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
1.4
1.4 AT
1.5 CRDi
1.6
1.6 AT
2.4 MPI
2.7 MPI 166hp
2.7 MPI 200hp
3.3 GDI 297hp
3.5 MPI 290hp

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
337 L / 11.9 cu-ft
451 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
45.0 L / 11.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
490 kg / 1080 lbs

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
Torsion
Multi-link
Tire Size
175/70 R14
215/65 R16
Turning Circle
10.4 m / 34.1 ft
11.1 m / 36.3 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
145 mm / 5.7 in
Size | Height
1470 mm / 57.9 in
1475 mm / 58.1 in
Size | Length
4240 mm / 166.9 in
4965 mm / 195.5 in
Size | Width
1815 mm / 71.5 in
1695 mm / 66.7 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
1470.0 mm / 57.9 in
1613.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1460.0 mm / 57.5 in
1611.0 mm / 63.4 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2500 mm / 98.4 in
2845 mm / 112.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
7.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
6.8 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.29
Fuel Economy
9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.6:1
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
20%
10%
38%
Pros
  • Small turning circle
  • Small turning circle
  • Strong exterior styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Robust powertrain lineup
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Poor safety rating
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Basic suspension setup with MacPherson front

Price

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