Comparisons / Comparison of Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.4 and Hyundai Sonata IV (EF) 2.4 Automatic

Comparison of Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.4 and Hyundai Sonata IV (EF) 2.4 Automatic [S]ave

Attribute
Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.4 ×
Hyundai Sonata IV (EF) 2.4 Automatic ×
General
MakeKiaHyundai
ModelOptimaSonata
GenerationOptima I (facelift 2003)Sonata IV (EF)
ModificationLX 2.42.4 Automatic
Websitehttps://www.kia.comhttps://www.hyundai.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears54
Production from (year)20031998
Production to (year)20032000
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)140150
Max. torque (Nm)199212
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,3512,351
Compression ratio1010
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,0003,000
Cylinder bore (mm)86.586.5
Piston stroke (mm)100100
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6565
Engine oil capacity (l)4.3-
Coolant capacity (l)7.3-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springMulti-link independent
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/60 R15
  • 195/70 R14
Turning radius (m)10.410.5
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7194,710
Width (mm)1,8151,818
Height (mm)1,4101,410
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,4881,420
Minimum boot space (l)385396
Front track (mm)1,5401,540
Rear track (mm)1,5201,520
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.32



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