Compare Kia Optima 4 vs Kia Optima 3 vs Kia Optima 2

Variants
1.6 CRDi
1.6 CRDi DCT
1.6 T-GDI DCT
1.7 CRDi
1.7 CRDi DCT
2.0 CVVL
2.0 CVVL AT
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 PHEV
2.0 T-GDI AT
2.4 GDI AT
GT AT
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0T AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.4 GDI 194hp AT
2.4 GDI 201hp AT
2.0
2.0 CRDi
2.7 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
436 L / 15.4 cu-ft
496 L / 17.5 cu-ft ~ 816 L / 28.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.7 L / 7.1 qt
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.1 L / 4.3 qt
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 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
Tire Size
205/60 R16
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

Battery | Type
Lithium-polymer
Battery | Voltage
360.0 V
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1455 mm / 57.3 in
1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length
4845 mm / 190.7 in
4735 mm / 186.4 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1805 mm / 71.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheelbase
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2720 mm / 107.1 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.285
Electric Range
54.0 km / 33.6 mi
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
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
D4EA
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
51%
44%
37%
Pros
  • Addition of DCT
  • Good 0.25 drag coefficient
  • Down to very low 1.6L/100km fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
  • Much improved exterior styling
  • Upgraded transmissions
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • More modern design
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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