Kia Optima vs. Kia Optima Hybrid
$23,390
$29,310
Highlights
| 2020 Kia Optima | 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$23,390
|
$29,310
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| MPGe |
Not available
|
|
| MPG |
24 City / 32 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Battery Capacity |
Not available
|
1 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
185 hp
|
192 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
| 2020 Kia Optima | 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.4 L/144
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
185 @ 6000
|
192 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
178 @ 4000
|
271 @ 1770
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
24 City / 32 Hwy
|
40 City / 45 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2020 Kia Optima | 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/65HR16
|
P215/55VR17
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/65HR16
|
P215/55VR17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2020 Kia Optima | 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2020 Kia Optima | 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
36 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2020 Kia Optima | 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
121 ft³
|
105 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
46 in
|
46 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
36 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Wheelbase |
110 in
|
110 in
|
| Length, Overall |
191 in
|
191 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
73 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
64 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
64 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
16 ft³
|
13 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2020 Kia Optima | 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,230 lbs
|
3,496 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
16 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2020 Kia Optima | 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2020 Kia Optima | 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2020 Kia Optima | 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
800
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2020 Kia Optima | 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
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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