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2015 Ford Fusion FWD vs 2015 Kia Optima

The 2015 Ford Fusion FWD uses less fuel: 8.4 against 9.1 l/100km, about 8% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2015 Ford Fusion FWD costs about $621 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2015 Kia Optima has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 13). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 16 specifications compared.

Ford2015 Ford Fusion FWDFull specifications →vsKia2015 Kia OptimaFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2015 Ford Fusion FWD8.4 l/100km
2015 Kia Optima9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2015 Ford Fusion FWD199.5 g/km
2015 Kia Optima207.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2015 Ford Fusion FWD1,631.1 kg
2015 Kia Optima1,573 kg
NHTSA recalls
2015 Ford Fusion FWD13
2015 Kia Optima4
Owner complaints
2015 Ford Fusion FWD1,061
2015 Kia Optima1,008
NCAP overall rating
2015 Ford Fusion FWD5
2015 Kia Optima5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2015 Ford Fusion FWD2015 Kia Optima
CO2199.5 g/km207.5 g/km
Combined8.4 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints1,0611,008
Recall campaigns134
Cylinders44
Displacement2,500 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardU2S2
Extra-urban6.5 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Gross weight2,122.8 kg1,950 kg
Kerb weight1,631.1 kg1,573 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (S6)
Urban9.8 l/100km10.2 l/100km

More on these cars

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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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