Compare Kia Rio 4 Sedan vs Kia Optima 2

Variants
1.6
1.6 AT
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
45.0 L / 11.9 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Drum
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent, coil spring, Elastic beam
Multi-link
Tire Size
185/65 R15
205/60 R16
Turning Circle
10.2 m / 33.5 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length
4384 mm / 172.6 in
4735 mm / 186.4 in
Size | Width
1725 mm / 67.9 in
1805 mm / 71.1 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1529.0 mm / 60.2 in
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheel Size
15 in
Wheelbase
2581 mm / 101.6 in
2720 mm / 107.1 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
D4EA
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

Production

Availability
2017 ~ 2020
2005 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
19%
37%
Pros
  • Small turning circle
  • Good towing capacity
  • More modern design
Cons
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • 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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