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Compare Kia Optima 3 facelift vs Kia Rio 3 Sedan

Variants
1.7 CRDi
1.7 CRDi AT
2.0 CVVT
2.0 CVVT AT
2.0 CVVT EcoDynamics
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 T-GDI AT
2.4 GDI AT
1.1 CRDi
1.2
1.4
1.4 AT
1.4 CRDi

Capacity

Coolant Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
43.0 L / 11.4 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
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

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

Towing Capacity
650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2010 ~ 2015
2011 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
44%
18%
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Reasonable exterior styling
Cons
  • Horrible 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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