Compare Kia Optima 2 vs Kia Optima vs Kia Cadenza
Variants
2.0
2.0 CRDi
2.7 AT
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
2.4 MPI
2.7 MPI 166hp
2.7 MPI 200hp
3.3 GDI 297hp
3.5 MPI 290hp
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
496 L / 17.5 cu-ft ~ 816 L / 28.8 cu-ft
451 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
65.0 L / 17.2 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
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/60 R16
215/65 R16
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
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
1480 mm / 58.3 in
1475 mm / 58.1 in
Size | Length
4735 mm / 186.4 in
4965 mm / 195.5 in
Size | Width
1805 mm / 71.1 in
1815 mm / 71.5 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
1613.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1611.0 mm / 63.4 in
Wheelbase
2720 mm / 107.1 in
2700 mm / 106.3 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
0.29
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 4
Euro 2
Engine
D4EA
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.6:1
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
2005 ~ 2008
Reviews
Neofiliac score
37%
20%
38%
Pros
- Good towing capacity
- More modern design
- Small turning circle
- Strong exterior styling
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Robust powertrain lineup
Cons
- Horrible 0-100kph time
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Bad 0-100kph time
- No powerful engine options
- Poor safety rating
- Basic suspension setup
- Basic suspension setup with MacPherson front
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