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2015 Honda Accord vs 2015 Kia Optima

The 2015 Honda Accord uses less fuel: 8.1 against 9.1 l/100km, about 11% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2015 Honda Accord costs about $887 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2015 Kia Optima has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 5). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2015 Honda Accord leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2015 Honda Accord8.1 l/100km
2015 Kia Optima9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2015 Honda Accord190.8 g/km
2015 Kia Optima207.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2015 Honda Accord1,496 kg
2015 Kia Optima1,573 kg
NHTSA recalls
2015 Honda Accord5
2015 Kia Optima4
Owner complaints
2015 Honda Accord601
2015 Kia Optima1,008
NCAP overall rating
2015 Honda Accord5
2015 Kia Optima5

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The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2015 Honda Accord2015 Kia Optima
CO2190.8 g/km207.5 g/km
Combined8.1 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints6011,008
Recall campaigns54
Cylinders44
Displacement3,500 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30S2
Extra-urban6.9 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Height1,470 mm1,450 mm
Kerb weight1,496 kg1,573 kg
Length4,860 mm4,840 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)Automatic (S6)
Urban9.1 l/100km10.2 l/100km
Wheelbase2,780 mm2,800 mm
Width1,850 mm1,830 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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