Comparisons / Comparison of Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 1.8 Automatic and Hyundai Sonata IV (EF) 1.8

Comparison of Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 1.8 Automatic and Hyundai Sonata IV (EF) 1.8 [S]ave

Attribute
Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 1.8 Automatic ×
Hyundai Sonata IV (EF) 1.8 ×
General
MakeKiaHyundai
ModelOptimaSonata
GenerationOptima I (facelift 2003)Sonata IV (EF)
Modification1.8 Automatic1.8
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)190-
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)134133
Max. torque (Nm)169169
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,8361,836
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)81.581.5
Piston stroke (mm)8888
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6565
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
  • 195/70 R14
  • 195/70 R14
Turning radius (m)-10.5
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7454,710
Width (mm)1,8151,818
Height (mm)1,4201,410
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,4051,310
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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