Hyundai SONATA vs. Kia Optima

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2026 Hyundai SONATA
$27,450
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$23,390
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$27,450
Starting MSRP
$23,390
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
28 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
191 hp
Horsepower
185 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

2.5 L/152
Displacement
2.4 L/144
Displacement
-
Displacement
181 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
178 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
191 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
185 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
28 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Measurements

112 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
55 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
104 ft³
Passenger Volume
121 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
193 in
Length, Overall
191 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
40 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Track Width, Rear
64 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
46 in
Front Leg Room
46 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
38 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
57 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Track Width, Front
64 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
35 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,232 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,230 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
800
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Hyundai SONATA or the 2020 Kia Optima?

The 2026 Hyundai SONATA is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Kia Optima with 32 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Hyundai SONATA or the 2020 Kia Optima?

The 2020 Kia Optima is cheaper than the 2026 Hyundai SONATA with a $23,390 starting MSRP versus a $27,450 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Hyundai SONATA or the 2020 Kia Optima?

The 2026 Hyundai SONATA and the 2020 Kia Optima both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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