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Compare Kia Optima 3 vs Kia Optima vs Hyundai Sonata 8

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
1.6 T-GDI AT
2.0 GDI Hybrid AT
2.5 GDI AT
2.5 Turbo GDI AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
436 L / 15.4 cu-ft
453 L / 16.0 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
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Vented 12"
Brakes | Rear
Disc
solid 11.2"
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Steering Ratio
13.27x
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
36.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1455 mm / 57.3 in
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length
4845 mm / 190.7 in
4900 mm / 192.9 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1859 mm / 73.2 in
Track Width | Front
1633.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Wheelbase
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2840 mm / 111.8 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.285
0.27
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
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
1.6, 2.0, 2.5 L
Engine | Type
I4 Smartstream: G1.6 T-GDi, G2.0 LPi, G2.0 MPi, G2.0 GDi (Hybrid); G2.5 MPi, G2.5 GDi
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6- or 8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2020
2020
Debut
2019-03
Made In
South Korea, USA
South Korea, US, China

Reviews

Neofiliac score
44%
69%
37%
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
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
  • Decent performance
  • Decent exterior styling
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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