Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima
Highlights
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$17,950
|
$23,390
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
26 City / 38 Hwy
|
24 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
160 hp
|
185 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.4 L/144
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
160 @ 6500
|
185 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
146 @ 4500
|
178 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 38 Hwy
|
24 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 X 5.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 X 5.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P205/65HR16
|
| Front Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P205/65HR16
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Short And Long Arm
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Short And Long Arm
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Leg Room |
33 in
|
36 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
73 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
64 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
46 in
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
110 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
91 ft³
|
121 ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
13 ft³
|
16 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
40 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
64 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Length, Overall |
179 in
|
191 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
5 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
58 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,935 lbs
|
3,230 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
150
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
590
|
800
|
Brakes
| 2018 Ford Focus | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
9 in
|
11 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2020 Kia Optima?
The 2020 Kia Optima is more reliable than the 2018 Ford Focus according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2020 Optima versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2018 Focus.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2020 Kia Optima?
The 2018 Ford Focus is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Kia Optima with 31 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2020 Kia Optima?
The 2018 Ford Focus is cheaper than the 2020 Kia Optima with a $17,950 starting MSRP versus a $23,390 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2020 Kia Optima?
The 2018 Ford Focus and the 2020 Kia Optima both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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