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2019 Dodge Charger vs 2019 Kia Optima

The 2019 Kia Optima uses less fuel: 8.7 against 13.1 l/100km, about 34% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2019 Kia Optima costs about $6,453 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2019 Kia Optima has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 5). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2019 Kia Optima leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2019 Dodge Charger13.1 l/100km
2019 Kia Optima8.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2019 Dodge Charger309.4 g/km
2019 Kia Optima203.2 g/km
Kerb weight
2019 Dodge Charger1,934 kg
2019 Kia Optima1,614 kg
NHTSA recalls
2019 Dodge Charger5
2019 Kia Optima1
Owner complaints
2019 Dodge Charger120
2019 Kia Optima208
NCAP overall rating
2019 Dodge Charger5
2019 Kia Optima5

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The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2019 Dodge Charger2019 Kia Optima
CO2309.4 g/km203.2 g/km
Combined13.1 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints120208
Recall campaigns51
Cylinders84
Displacement6,400 cc2,400 cc
DriveRear-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL2L3ULEV70
Extra-urban9.8 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelPremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears86
Gross weight2,472.1 kg2,039.8 kg
Height1,480 mm1,470 mm
Kerb weight1,934 kg1,614 kg
Length5,040 mm4,860 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spdAutomatic (S6)
Urban15.7 l/100km9.8 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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