Car comparison

Kia Optima IV · Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDIvsRenault Talisman 1.8 TCe

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

238 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Renault Talisman

1.8 TCe

225 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    238 hp
    177 kW
  • Highest torque
    353 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe

  • Lightest
    1,487 kg
    3,278 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    608 L
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDIRenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Power
238hp177kW
225hp168kW
Torque
353Nm260lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,487kg3,278lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,064kg4,550lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
4,849mm191in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,809mm111in
Front track
1,607mm63in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
510L
608L
Max trunk volume-
1,022L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
51L

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-GDIRenault Talisman 1.8 TCePowerTorque
  • Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe5,200 rpm1,750 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDIRenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
238 hp
177 kW
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
225 hp
168 kW

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI has 13 hp more than Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
1,487 kg
3,278 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI7.4 s
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe7.4 s

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
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
238 hp
177 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
225 hp
168 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
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
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Power
225 hp
168 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
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDIRenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Power
238 hp
177 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,487 kg
3,278 lb
Fuel consumption
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
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleKia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe

  • Is 193 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 98 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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