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Here's how the 2012 Kia Optima, 2013 Hyundai Sonata and the 2010 Hyundai Elantra measure up.
$19,500
Starting MSRP
$20,895
Starting MSRP
Blue
$14,145
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | |||
| 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | - |
| Seats | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Engine | |||
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200.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
198.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
138.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | |||
| 28 | 28 | 29 | - |
| Size | |||
| 190.7" length, 57.3" height | 189.8" length, 57.9" height | 177.4" length, 58.3" height | - |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | - |
Exterior color |
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| Exterior color | |||
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | |||
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Charcoal / Red Sand / black |
Cocoa Gray |
Gray |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | |||
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M/T 6-Speed M/T |
6-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
M/T 5-Speed M/T |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | |||
| Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Mid-Size | - |
Wheels |
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| Front Wheel Material | |||
| Steel | Steel | Steel | - |
| Front Wheel Size | |||
| 16 x 6.5 in | 16 x 6.5 in | 15 x 5.5 in | - |
| Rear Wheel Material | |||
| Steel | Steel | Steel | - |
| Spare Wheel Size | |||
| N/A | Compact in | Compact in | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | |||
| 16 x 6.5 in | 16 x 6.5 in | 15 x 5.5 in | - |
| Spare Wheel Material | |||
| N/A | Steel | Steel | - |
Electrical |
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| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |||
| 110 | 110 | 90 | - |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |||
| 600 | N/A | N/A | - |
Engine |
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| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |||
| 200 @ 6300 | 198 @ 6300 | 138 @ 6000 | - |
| Engine Type | |||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | - |
| Displacement | |||
| 2.4L/144 | 2.4L/144 | 2.0L/121 | - |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |||
| 186 @ 4250 | 184 @ 4250 | 136 @ 4600 | - |
Mileage |
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| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Estimated Battery Range | |||
| - | - | N/A | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Cruising Range - City | |||
| 444.00 mi | 444.00 mi | 364.00 mi | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | |||
| 647.50 mi | 647.50 mi | 490.00 mi | - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | |||
| 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 26 MPG | - |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | |||
| 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 29 MPG | - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | |||
| 35 MPG | 35 MPG | 35 MPG | - |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Front | |||
| MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | Independent | - |
| Suspension Type - Rear | |||
| Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Independent | - |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | |||
| w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | Multi-link | - |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | |||
| w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | MacPherson strut | - |
Brakes |
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| Brake ABS System | |||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-wheel | - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | |||
| 11.2 x -TBD- in | 11.2 x -TBD- in | 10.3 x -TBD- in | - |
| Brake Type | |||
| Pwr | Pwr-Assisted | Pwr | - |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | |||
| 11.8 x -TBD- in | 11.8 x -TBD- in | 10.8 x -TBD- in | - |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| N/A | N/A | - | - |
Fuel Tank |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | |||
| 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal | 14 gal | - |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
Steering |
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| Steering Type | |||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | - |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | |||
| N/A | 14.5 | 15.4 | - |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | |||
| 35.8 ft | 35.8 ft | 33.9 ft | - |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | |||
| 2.9 | 2.94 | 3.1 | - |
Tires |
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| Front Tire Size | |||
| P205/60R16 | P205/65R16 | P195/65TR15 | - |
| Spare Tire Size | |||
| N/A | T125/80D16 | T125/80D15 | - |
| Rear Tire Size | |||
| P205/60R16 | P205/65R16 | P195/65TR15 | - |
Trailering |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | |||
| N/A | N/A | 150 lbs | - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | |||
| N/A | N/A | 1500 lbs | - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | |||
| N/A | N/A | - | - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | |||
| N/A | N/A | - | - |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | |||
| 3206 lbs | 3316 lbs | 2723 lbs | - |
Dimensions |
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| Passenger Volume | |||
| 102.2 ft³ | 103.8 ft³ | 97.9 ft³ | - |
| Track Width, Front | |||
| 63.0 in | 62.9 in | 60.7 in | - |
| Length, Overall | |||
| 190.7 in | 189.8 in | 177.4 in | - |
| Height, Overall | |||
| 57.3 in | 57.9 in | 58.3 in | - |
| Second Shoulder Room | |||
| 55.7 in | 56.7 in | 55.1 in | - |
| Track Width, Rear | |||
| 63.0 in | 62.9 in | 60.7 in | - |
| Front Head Room | |||
| 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | - |
| Liftover Height | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - |
| Front Leg Room | |||
| 45.5 in | 45.5 in | 43.5 in | - |
| Trunk Volume | |||
| 15.4 ft³ | 16.4 ft³ | 14.2 ft³ | - |
| Second Head Room | |||
| 37.6 in | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | - |
| Front Hip Room | |||
| 54.7 in | 55.2 in | 54.2 in | - |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | |||
| 72.1 in | 72.2 in | 69.9 in | - |
| Second Hip Room | |||
| 54.5 in | 54.9 in | 54.0 in | - |
| Second Leg Room | |||
| 34.7 in | 34.6 in | 35.0 in | - |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 110.0 in | 110.0 in | 104.3 in | - |
| Front Shoulder Room | |||
| 57.2 in | 57.9 in | 55.6 in | - |
| Min Ground Clearance | |||
| 5.3 in | 5.5 in | 5.9 in | - |