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Compare Kia Optima 3 vs Kia Rio 3 Sedan

Variants
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0T AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.4 GDI 194hp AT
2.4 GDI 201hp AT
1.1 CRDi
1.2
1.4
1.4 AT
1.4 CRDi

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
436 L / 15.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
43.0 L / 11.4 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring
Tire Size
185/65 R15, 195/55 R16, 205/45 R17
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1455 mm / 57.3 in
1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4845 mm / 190.7 in
4370 mm / 172.0 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1700 mm / 66.9 in
Wheel Size
15 in, 16 in, 17 in
Wheelbase
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2570 mm / 101.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.285
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
Euro 5
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2011 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
44%
18%
Pros
  • Much improved exterior styling
  • Upgraded transmissions
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with tiny engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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