Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Optima
Overview | |
Years produced1989-Present | Years produced2001-2020 |
MSRP$26,900 | MSRP$22,900 |
Listings912 | Listings227 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3232 lbs | Curb Weight3230 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height57.7 in |
Length193.3 in | Length191.1 in |
Width73.2 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase110.4 in |
Maximum Payload1162 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1989-Present | 2001-2020 |
MSRP | $26,900 | $22,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | ||
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | ||
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3232 lbs | 3230 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 57.7 in |
Length | 193.3 in | 191.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 110.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1162 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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