Compare Hyundai Equus LZ vs Kia Optima vs Kia K9

Variants
3.5
3.8
4.5
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
3.8 GDI
5.0 GDI

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
505 L / 17.8 cu-ft
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
325 kg / 717 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1465 mm / 57.7 in
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length
5065 mm / 199.4 in
5095 mm / 200.6 in
Size | Width
1870 mm / 73.6 in
1900 mm / 74.8 in
Track Width | Front
1615.0 mm / 63.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1615.0 mm / 63.6 in
Wheelbase
2830 mm / 111.4 in
2850 mm / 112.2 in
3045 mm / 119.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
8.1 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.27

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Engine | Bore
96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.5:1
Engine | Stroke
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2020
2012 ~ 2018
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
36%
69%
71%
Pros
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Decent V6 and V8 NA engines
  • Lots of luxury appointments
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Naturally-aspiprated V8
  • Elegant styling
Cons
  • Not designed for performance
  • Styling was a little off
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Could use more power

Price

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