Comparisons / Comparison of Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 1.8 and Hyundai Sonata IV (EF, facelift 2001) 1.8 Automatic

Comparison of Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 1.8 and Hyundai Sonata IV (EF, facelift 2001) 1.8 Automatic [S]ave

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Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 1.8 ×
Hyundai Sonata IV (EF, facelift 2001) 1.8 Automatic ×
General
MakeKiaHyundai
ModelOptimaSonata
GenerationOptima I (facelift 2003)Sonata IV (EF, facelift 2001)
Modification1.81.8 Automatic
Websitehttps://www.kia.comhttps://www.hyundai.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears54
Production from (year)20032001
Production to (year)20052004
Performance
Top speed (km/h)199-
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)134131
Max. torque (Nm)169162
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,8361,796
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)81.582
Piston stroke (mm)8885
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
  • 205/65 R15
Turning radius (m)-11.2
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7454,747
Width (mm)1,8151,820
Height (mm)1,4201,422
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,3901,440
Minimum boot space (l)385430
Front track (mm)1,5401,540
Rear track (mm)1,5301,530
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.32



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