Comparisons · 2019

2019 Hyundai Sonata vs 2019 Kia Optima

The 2019 Hyundai Sonata uses less fuel: 7.6 against 8.7 l/100km, about 13% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2019 Hyundai Sonata costs about $976 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2019 Hyundai Sonata leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2019 Hyundai Sonata7.6 l/100km
2019 Kia Optima8.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2019 Hyundai Sonata176.5 g/km
2019 Kia Optima203.2 g/km
Kerb weight
2019 Hyundai Sonata1,572 kg
2019 Kia Optima1,614 kg
Owner complaints
2019 Hyundai Sonata161
2019 Kia Optima208
NCAP overall rating
2019 Hyundai Sonata5
2019 Kia Optima5

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Specification2019 Hyundai Sonata2019 Kia Optima
CO2176.5 g/km203.2 g/km
Combined7.6 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints161208
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban6.4 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Gross weight2,170 kg2,039.8 kg
Height1,480 mm1,470 mm
Kerb weight1,572 kg1,614 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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