DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2016 Hyundai Elantra vs 2016 Kia Optima Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

VS
WINNER

Kia Optima

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 2.25 points.

64.5–66.75
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

HyundaiMakeKia
ElantraModelOptima
2016Model year2016
SedanBody typeEstate
5Seats5
4Doors5

Performance

—0–100 km/h11,1 s
0 km/hTop speed200 km/h
1999 ccEngine displacement1685 cc
149 HPPower141 HP
179 NmTorque340 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

PetrolFuel typeDiesel
53 ltFuel tank70 lt
9,0 ltUrban consumption5,2 lt
6,5 ltExtra-urban consumption4,2 lt
8,1 ltAverage consumption4,6 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
6Gears7 DCT
195/65 R15Tyre size215/60 R16 95V; 215/55 R17 94W; 235/45 ZR18 98Y
YesABSYes

Dimensions

4569 mmLength4855 mm
1801 mmWidth1860 mm
1435 mmHeight1470 mm
1255 KgWeight1560-1695 Kg
2700 mmWheelbase2805 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2016 Hyundai Elantra and 2016 Kia Optima approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Kia Optima leads the E-Kıyasla score by 2.25 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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