2004 • Lotus
Elise
Lotus Elise 1.8 i 16V 111 (160 Hp) 2004Overall Score62.5/100
2004 Lotus Elise vs 2004 Kia Optima Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2004 • Kia
Optima
Kia Optima 1.8 (134 Hp) 2004Overall Score63.25/100
WINNER
Kia Optima
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
62.5–63.25
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Lotus EliseSpecificationKia Optima
LotusMakeKia
EliseModelOptima
2004Model year2004
CabrioletBody typeSedan
2Seats5
2Doors4
Performance
Lotus EliseSpecificationKia Optima
5,1 s0–100 km/h—
212 km/hTop speed199 km/h
1795 ccEngine displacement1836 cc
160 HPPower134 HP
175 NmTorque169 Nm
4Cylinders4
Fuel & Consumption
Lotus EliseSpecificationKia Optima
PetrolFuel typePetrol
38 ltFuel tank65 lt
9,4 ltUrban consumption—
5,5 ltExtra-urban consumption—
6,9 ltAverage consumption—
Transmission & Chassis
Lotus EliseSpecificationKia Optima
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
5Gears5
175/55 R16; 225/45 R17Tyre size195/70 R14
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Lotus EliseSpecificationKia Optima
3785 mmLength4745 mm
1719 mmWidth1815 mm
1143 mmHeight1420 mm
805 KgWeight1390 Kg
2300 mmWheelbase2700 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2004 Lotus Elise and 2004 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 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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