Comparisons · 2016

2016 Hyundai Sonata vs 2016 Kia Optima

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata uses less fuel: 7.6 against 8.4 l/100km, about 10% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Hyundai Sonata costs about $710 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2016 Kia Optima has fewer NHTSA recalls (5 against 6). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2016 Hyundai Sonata leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 17 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Hyundai Sonata7.6 l/100km
2016 Kia Optima8.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Hyundai Sonata177.7 g/km
2016 Kia Optima198.8 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Hyundai Sonata1,590 kg
2016 Kia Optima1,630 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Hyundai Sonata6
2016 Kia Optima5
Owner complaints
2016 Hyundai Sonata723
2016 Kia Optima754
NCAP overall rating
2016 Hyundai Sonata5
2016 Kia Optima5

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Specification2016 Hyundai Sonata2016 Kia Optima
CO2177.7 g/km198.8 g/km
Combined7.6 l/100km8.4 l/100km
Complaints723754
Recall campaigns65
Cylinders44
Displacement2,400 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Extra-urban6.5 l/100km6.9 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Height1,480 mm1,470 mm
Kerb weight1,590 kg1,630 kg
Length4,860 mm4,860 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)Automatic (S6)
Urban8.4 l/100km9.8 l/100km
Wheelbase2,810 mm2,810 mm
Width1,870 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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