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

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

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Hyundai Sonata IV (EF, facelift 2001) 1.8 ×
Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 1.8 ×
General
MakeHyundaiKia
ModelSonataOptima
GenerationSonata IV (EF, facelift 2001)Optima I (facelift 2003)
Modification1.81.8
Websitehttps://www.hyundai.com/https://www.kia.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20012003
Production to (year)20042005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)-199
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)131134
Max. torque (Nm)162169
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,836
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8281.5
Piston stroke (mm)8588
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6565
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizerWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionMulti-link independentHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/65 R15
  • 195/70 R14
Turning radius (m)11.2-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7474,745
Width (mm)1,8201,815
Height (mm)1,4221,420
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,4251,390
Minimum boot space (l)430385
Front track (mm)1,5401,540
Rear track (mm)1,5301,530
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.32-



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