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2019 Honda Accord Hybrid vs 2019 Kia Optima

The 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid uses less fuel: 4.9 against 8.7 l/100km, about 44% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid costs about $3,372 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.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid4.9 l/100km
2019 Kia Optima8.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid114.3 g/km
2019 Kia Optima203.2 g/km
Kerb weight
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid1,530 kg
2019 Kia Optima1,614 kg
NHTSA recalls
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid5
2019 Kia Optima1
Owner complaints
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid531
2019 Kia Optima208
NCAP overall rating
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid5
2019 Kia Optima5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2019 Honda Accord Hybrid2019 Kia Optima
CO2114.3 g/km203.2 g/km
Combined4.9 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints531208
Recall campaigns51
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban4.9 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Kerb weight1,530 kg1,614 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (S6)
Urban4.9 l/100km9.8 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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