Comparisons / Comparison of Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 2.5 V6 Automatic and Hyundai Sonata IV (EF) 2.5 V6

Comparison of Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 2.5 V6 Automatic and Hyundai Sonata IV (EF) 2.5 V6 [S]ave

Attribute
Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 2.5 V6 Automatic ×
Hyundai Sonata IV (EF) 2.5 V6 ×
General
MakeKiaHyundai
ModelOptimaSonata
GenerationOptima I (facelift 2003)Sonata IV (EF)
Modification2.5 V6 Automatic2.5 V6
Websitehttps://www.kia.comhttps://www.hyundai.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears45
Production from (year)20031998
Production to (year)20052001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)209220
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)176175
Max. torque (Nm)229230
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4942,494
Compression ratio1010
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,0004,000
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)7575
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6565
Engine oil capacity (l)4.5-
Coolant capacity (l)8.6-
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
  • 205/60 R15
Turning radius (m)10.410.5
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7454,710
Width (mm)1,8151,818
Height (mm)1,4201,410
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,4501,350
Minimum boot space (l)385396
Front track (mm)1,5401,540
Rear track (mm)1,5301,520
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.32



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