DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2012 Kia Optima vs 2012 Hyundai Sonata Comparison

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

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WINNER

Kia Optima

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 13.25 points.

78.75–65.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

KiaMakeHyundai
OptimaModelSonata
2012Model year2012
SedanBody typeSedan
5Seats5
4Doors4

Performance

—0–100 km/h9,8 s
0 km/hTop speed210 km/h
1998 ccEngine displacement1998 cc
278 HPPower165 HP
365 NmTorque198 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

PetrolFuel typePetrol
70 ltFuel tank70 lt
10,7 ltUrban consumption10,8 lt
—Extra-urban consumption6,1 lt
9 ltAverage consumption7,8 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
6Gears6
215/55 R17Tyre size205/65 R16
YesABSYes

Dimensions

4845 mmLength4820 mm
1830 mmWidth1835 mm
1455 mmHeight1470 mm
1433 KgWeight1407 Kg
2795 mmWheelbase2795 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2012 Kia Optima and 2012 Hyundai Sonata 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 13.25 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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