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Kia Optima vs. Kia Optima Hybrid

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$23,390
Starting MSRP
$29,310
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
-
MPGe
40
/ 45
MPGe
-
MPGe
24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
-
MPG
-
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
185 hp
Horsepower
192 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

Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
2.4 L/144
Displacement
2.0 L/122
Displacement
-
Displacement
185 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
192 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
178 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
271 @ 1770
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
40 City / 45 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
P215/55VR17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

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

Steering

Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
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)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

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

Weight & Capacity

3,230 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,496 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
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.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
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
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

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

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
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)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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 )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2020 Kia Optima or the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid?

The 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid is more reliable than the 2020 Kia Optima according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2020 Optima Hybrid versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2020 Optima.

Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Kia Optima or the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid?

The 2020 Kia Optima is cheaper than the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid with a $23,390 starting MSRP versus a $29,310 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Kia Optima or the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid?

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

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