Comparisons · 2018

2018 Dodge Charger vs 2018 Kia Optima

The 2018 Kia Optima uses less fuel: 7.6 against 13.1 l/100km, about 42% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2018 Kia Optima costs about $7,428 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2018 Kia Optima has fewer NHTSA recalls (2 against 6). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2018 Kia Optima leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2018 Dodge Charger13.1 l/100km
2018 Kia Optima7.6 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2018 Dodge Charger302 g/km
2018 Kia Optima177.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2018 Dodge Charger1,934 kg
2018 Kia Optima1,630 kg
NHTSA recalls
2018 Dodge Charger6
2018 Kia Optima2
Owner complaints
2018 Dodge Charger122
2018 Kia Optima232
NCAP overall rating
2018 Dodge Charger5
2018 Kia Optima5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2018 Dodge Charger2018 Kia Optima
CO2302 g/km177.7 g/km
Combined13.1 l/100km7.6 l/100km
Complaints122232
Recall campaigns62
Cylinders84
Displacement6,400 cc2,000 cc
DriveRear-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL2U2
Extra-urban9.4 l/100km6.4 l/100km
FuelPremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears86
Gross weight2,472.1 kg2,100.1 kg
Height1,480 mm1,470 mm
Kerb weight1,934 kg1,630 kg
Length5,040 mm4,860 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spdAutomatic (AM7)
Urban15.7 l/100km8.4 l/100km
Wheelbase3,050 mm2,810 mm
Width1,910 mm1,860 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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