2003 • Kia
Optima
Kia Optima 2.4 (140 Hp) 2003Overall Score59.5/100
2003 Kia Optima vs 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2003 • Hyundai
Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 i 16V 4WD (150 Hp) 2003Overall Score60.25/100
WINNER
Hyundai Santa Fe
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
59.5–60.25
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Kia OptimaSpecificationHyundai Santa Fe
KiaMakeHyundai
OptimaModelSanta Fe
2003Model year2003
SedanBody typeOff-road vehicle
5Seats5
4Doors5
Performance
Kia OptimaSpecificationHyundai Santa Fe
—0–100 km/h11,4 s
0 km/hTop speed173 km/h
2351 ccEngine displacement2351 cc
140 HPPower150 HP
199 NmTorque206 Nm
4Cylinders4
Fuel & Consumption
Kia OptimaSpecificationHyundai Santa Fe
PetrolFuel typePetrol
65 ltFuel tank65 lt
—Urban consumption13,0 lt
—Extra-urban consumption7,9 lt
—Average consumption9,8 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Kia OptimaSpecificationHyundai Santa Fe
Front-wheel driveDrivetrain4x4
5Gears5
205/60 R15Tyre size225/70 R16
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Kia OptimaSpecificationHyundai Santa Fe
4719 mmLength4500 mm
1815 mmWidth1820 mm
1410 mmHeight1655 mm
1488 KgWeight1675 Kg
2700 mmWheelbase2620 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2003 Kia Optima and 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, Hyundai Santa Fe leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 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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