Compare Kia Optima 2 vs Kia Rio 4 Sedan vs Kia Cadenza

Variants
2.0
2.0 CRDi
2.7 AT
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
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
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
Drum
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring, Elastic beam
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/60 R16
185/65 R15
215/65 R16
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
10.2 m / 33.5 ft
11.1 m / 36.3 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
145 mm / 5.7 in
Size | Height
1480 mm / 58.3 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1475 mm / 58.1 in
Size | Length
4735 mm / 186.4 in
4384 mm / 172.6 in
4965 mm / 195.5 in
Size | Width
1805 mm / 71.1 in
1725 mm / 67.9 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1613.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1529.0 mm / 60.2 in
1611.0 mm / 63.4 in
Wheel Size
15 in
Wheelbase
2720 mm / 107.1 in
2581 mm / 101.6 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 (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 2
Engine
D4EA
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.6:1
Engine | Displacement
1.6 L / 97.1 cu-in / 1591.0 cc
Engine | Power
130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 6300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque
161 Nm / 118.7 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2008
2017 ~ 2020

Reviews

Neofiliac score
37%
19%
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
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Basic suspension setup with MacPherson front

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