Comparisons · 2018

2018 Honda Accord Hybrid vs 2018 Kia Optima

The 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid uses less fuel: 5.0 against 7.6 l/100km, about 34% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid costs about $2,307 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2018 Kia Optima has fewer NHTSA recalls (2 against 4). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2018 Honda Accord Hybrid leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid5 l/100km
2018 Kia Optima7.6 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid116.2 g/km
2018 Kia Optima177.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid1,530 kg
2018 Kia Optima1,630 kg
NHTSA recalls
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid4
2018 Kia Optima2
Owner complaints
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid115
2018 Kia Optima232
NCAP overall rating
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid5
2018 Kia Optima5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2018 Honda Accord Hybrid2018 Kia Optima
CO2116.2 g/km177.7 g/km
Combined5 l/100km7.6 l/100km
Complaints115232
Recall campaigns42
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30U2
Extra-urban5 l/100km6.4 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Kerb weight1,530 kg1,630 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AM7)
Urban5 l/100km8.4 l/100km

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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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