Compare Kia Rio 3 Sedan vs Kia Optima 2
Variants
1.1 CRDi
1.2
1.4
1.4 AT
1.4 CRDi
2.0
2.0 CRDi
2.7 AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
496 L / 17.5 cu-ft ~ 816 L / 28.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
43.0 L / 11.4 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent, coil spring
Multi-link
Tire Size
185/65 R15, 195/55 R16, 205/45 R17
205/60 R16
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.4 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1470 mm / 57.9 in
1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length
4370 mm / 172.0 in
4735 mm / 186.4 in
Size | Width
1700 mm / 66.9 in
1805 mm / 71.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheel Size
15 in, 16 in, 17 in
Wheelbase
2570 mm / 101.2 in
2720 mm / 107.1 in
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
D4EA
Production
Availability
2011 ~ 2015
2005 ~ 2008
Reviews
Neofiliac score
18%
37%
Pros
- Good towing capacity
- More modern design
Cons
- 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
- Horrible 0-100kph time
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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