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2019 Honda Accord vs 2019 Kia Optima

The 2019 Kia Optima has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 6). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2019 Kia Optima leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2019 Honda Accord8.7 l/100km
2019 Kia Optima8.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2019 Honda Accord205.1 g/km
2019 Kia Optima203.2 g/km
Kerb weight
2019 Honda Accord1,462 kg
2019 Kia Optima1,614 kg
NHTSA recalls
2019 Honda Accord6
2019 Kia Optima1
Owner complaints
2019 Honda Accord689
2019 Kia Optima208
NCAP overall rating
2019 Honda Accord5
2019 Kia Optima5

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Specification2019 Honda Accord2019 Kia Optima
CO2205.1 g/km203.2 g/km
Complaints689208
Recall campaigns61
Combined8.7 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban6.9 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Gross weight2,029.8 kg2,039.8 kg
Height1,450 mm1,470 mm
Kerb weight1,462 kg1,614 kg
Length4,880 mm4,860 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic (S6)
Urban10.2 l/100km9.8 l/100km
Wheelbase2,830 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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