Compare Kia Optima 3 vs Kia Rio 4 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
1.6
1.6 AT
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
45.0 L / 11.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Drum
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring, Elastic beam
Tire Size
185/65 R15
Turning Circle
10.2 m / 33.5 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1455 mm / 57.3 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
4845 mm / 190.7 in
4384 mm / 172.6 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1725 mm / 67.9 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1529.0 mm / 60.2 in
Wheel Size
15 in
Wheelbase
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2581 mm / 101.6 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
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
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
Production
Availability
2017 ~ 2020
Reviews
Neofiliac score
44%
19%
Pros
- Much improved exterior styling
- Upgraded transmissions
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Small turning circle
Cons
- Bad 0-100kph time
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Miserably low engine output
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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