Comparisons · 2020

2020 Honda Accord vs 2020 Kia Optima

Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2020 Kia Optima leads on 1 of 1 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Honda Accord8.7 l/100km
2020 Kia Optima8.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2020 Honda Accord205.1 g/km
2020 Kia Optima205.1 g/km
Kerb weight
2020 Honda Accord1,462 kg
2020 Kia Optima1,614 kg
Owner complaints
2020 Honda Accord362
2020 Kia Optima146
NCAP overall rating
2020 Honda Accord5
2020 Kia Optima5

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Specification2020 Honda Accord2020 Kia Optima
Complaints362146
CO2205.1 g/km205.1 g/km
Combined8.7 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban6.9 l/100km7.3 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 (S10)Automatic (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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