Compare Kia Optima 3 vs Kia Optima vs Hyundai Sonata 4 EF

Variants
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0T AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.4 GDI 194hp AT
2.4 GDI 201hp AT
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
1.8
1.8 AT
2.0 136hp
2.0 136hp AT
2.0 147hp
2.0 147hp AT
2.4 150hp
2.4 150hp AT
2.5 160hp
2.5 175hp
2.5 175hp AT
2.5 GLS 160hp AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
436 L / 15.4 cu-ft
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.5 m / 34.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1455 mm / 57.3 in
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1410 mm / 55.5 in
Size | Length
4845 mm / 190.7 in
4710 mm / 185.4 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1818 mm / 71.6 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Wheelbase
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.285
0.27
0.32
Towing Capacity
650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Euro 2
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.0:1
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2020
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
44%
69%
28%
Pros
  • Much improved exterior styling
  • Upgraded transmissions
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Rather good styling
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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