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2020 Dodge Charger vs 2020 Kia Optima

The 2020 Kia Optima uses less fuel: 8.7 against 12.4 l/100km, about 30% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2020 Kia Optima costs about $3,283 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2020 Kia Optima leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Dodge Charger12.4 l/100km
2020 Kia Optima8.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2020 Dodge Charger289.6 g/km
2020 Kia Optima205.1 g/km
Kerb weight
2020 Dodge Charger1,934 kg
2020 Kia Optima1,614 kg
Owner complaints
2020 Dodge Charger57
2020 Kia Optima146
NCAP overall rating
2020 Dodge Charger5
2020 Kia Optima5

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Specification2020 Dodge Charger2020 Kia Optima
CO2289.6 g/km205.1 g/km
Combined12.4 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints57146
Cylinders84
Displacement6,400 cc2,400 cc
DriveRear-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3LEV160L3ULEV70
Extra-urban9.4 l/100km7.3 l/100km
FuelMidgrade 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)
Urban14.7 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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