Hyundai SONATA vs. Kia Optima
$27,600
$23,390
Highlights
| 2027 Hyundai SONATA | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$27,600
|
$23,390
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
26 City / 38 Hwy
|
24 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
191 hp
|
185 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2027 Hyundai SONATA | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
2.4 L/144
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
191 @ 6100
|
185 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
181 @ 4000
|
178 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 38 Hwy
|
24 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2027 Hyundai SONATA | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/65HR16
|
P205/65HR16
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/65HR16
|
P205/65HR16
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2027 Hyundai SONATA | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2027 Hyundai SONATA | 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
| 2027 Hyundai SONATA | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
36 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
73 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
N/A
|
64 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
46 in
|
46 in
|
| Wheelbase |
112 in
|
110 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
104 ft³
|
121 ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
16 ft³
|
16 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Track Width, Front |
N/A
|
64 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Length, Overall |
193 in
|
191 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2027 Hyundai SONATA | 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 |
3,232 lbs
|
3,230 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2027 Hyundai SONATA | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2027 Hyundai SONATA | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2027 Hyundai SONATA | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
150
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
800
|
Brakes
| 2027 Hyundai SONATA | 2020 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Hyundai SONATA or the 2020 Kia Optima?
The 2027 Hyundai SONATA is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Kia Optima with 31 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Hyundai SONATA or the 2020 Kia Optima?
The 2020 Kia Optima is cheaper than the 2027 Hyundai SONATA with a $23,390 starting MSRP versus a $27,600 starting MSRP.
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