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Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Kia Optima IV · Facelift 2018

2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)

357 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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Kia Optima IV · Facelift 2018

2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)

309 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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Kia Optima IV · Facelift 2018

2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)

281 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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Kia Optima IV · Facelift 2018

2.0 T-GDI

238 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 357 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    357 hp
    266 kW
  • Highest torque
    547 Nm
    404 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)357 hpKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)309 hpKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)281 hpKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI238 hp
Power
357hp266kW+119 hp
309hp231kW+71 hp
281hp209kW+43 hp
238hp177kW
Torque
547Nm404lb-ft+194 Nm
477Nm351lb-ft+124 Nm
431Nm318lb-ft+78 Nm
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,680kg3,704lb
1,680kg3,704lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,120kg4,674lb
2,120kg4,674lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
+31 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+19 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+12 km/h
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.4s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-13.6 s
Calculated
64.1s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-8.9 s
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.7 s
6.3s-1.1 s
6.7s-0.7 s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
16.2s-8.3 s
Calculated
18.6s-5.8 s
Calculated
20.5s-3.9 s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
4,855mm191in
4,855mm191in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,475mm58in
1,475mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,805mm110in
2,805mm110in
2,805mm110in
Front track
1,607mm63in
1,607mm63in
1,607mm63in
1,607mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
510L
510L
510L
510L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 357 hpKia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2) 309 hpKia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1) 281 hpKia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI 238 hpPowerTorque
  • Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 357 hp: Power / Torque
  • Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2) 309 hp: Power / Torque
  • Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1) 281 hp: Power / Torque
  • Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI 238 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)357 hp6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)309 hp6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)281 hp6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI238 hp6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)357 hpKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)309 hpKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)281 hpKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI238 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
18.6 s
20.5 s
24.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
14.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
105 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 357 hp has 119 hp more than Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI 238 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI 238 hp and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 357 hp: 119 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 357 hp and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI 238 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2) 309 hp and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1) 281 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)357 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)309 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)281 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI238 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)357 hp
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)309 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)281 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI238 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)357 hp
357 hp
266 kW
5.7 s
281 km/h
175 mph
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)309 hp
309 hp
231 kW
6.3 s
269 km/h
167 mph
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)281 hp
281 hp
209 kW
6.7 s
262 km/h
163 mph
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI238 hp
238 hp
177 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)357 hp
Power
357 hp
266 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)309 hp
Power
309 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)281 hp
Power
281 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI238 hp
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)357 hp
Power
357 hp
266 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)309 hp
Power
309 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)281 hp
Power
281 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI238 hp
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 357 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)357 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)309 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)281 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI238 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)357 hp
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)309 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)281 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI238 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)357 hpKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)309 hpKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)281 hpKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI238 hp
Power
357 hp
266 kW
309 hp
231 kW
281 hp
209 kW
238 hp
177 kW
Torque
547 Nm
404 lb-ft
477 Nm
351 lb-ft
431 Nm
318 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleKia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 357 hpKia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2) 309 hpKia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1) 281 hpKia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI 238 hp
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 357 hp

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 71 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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