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Kia Optima IV

GT 2.0 T-GDI

245 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 367 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    547 Nm
    404 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    191 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    530 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)367 hpKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)318 hpKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)289 hpKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI245 hp
Power
367hp274kW+122 hp
318hp238kW+73 hp
289hp216kW+44 hp
245hp183kW
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
59.0s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-13.7 s
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-9.0 s
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
72.7s99% 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
16.1s-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
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg 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
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/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
854km530mi
Calculated
854km530mi
Calculated
854km530mi
Calculated
854km530mi
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
1,465mm58in
1,465mm58in
1,465mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,805mm110in
2,805mm110in
2,805mm110in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,597mm63in
1,597mm63in
1,597mm63in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,608mm63in
1,608mm63in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
510L
510L
510L
510L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
191g/km
191g/km
191g/km
191g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 367 hpKia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2) 318 hpKia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1) 289 hpKia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI 245 hpPowerTorque
  • Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 367 hp: Power / Torque
  • Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2) 318 hp: Power / Torque
  • Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1) 289 hp: Power / Torque
  • Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI 245 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)367 hp6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)318 hp6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)289 hp6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI245 hp6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)367 hpKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)318 hpKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)289 hpKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI245 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
16.1 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
183 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 367 hp has 122 hp more than Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI 245 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI 245 hp and Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 367 hp: 122 hp (91 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)367 hp
281 km/h
175 mph
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)318 hp
269 km/h
167 mph
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)289 hp
262 km/h
163 mph
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI245 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 367 hp and Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI 245 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2) 318 hp and Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1) 289 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)367 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)318 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)289 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI245 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)367 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)318 hp
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)289 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI245 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
5.7 s
281 km/h
175 mph
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)318 hp
318 hp
238 kW
6.3 s
269 km/h
167 mph
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)289 hp
289 hp
216 kW
6.7 s
262 km/h
163 mph
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI245 hp
245 hp
183 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 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
1,465 mm
57.7 in
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)318 hp
Power
318 hp
238 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
1,465 mm
57.7 in
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 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
1,465 mm
57.7 in
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 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
1,465 mm
57.7 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)318 hp
Power
318 hp
238 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 367 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)367 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)318 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)289 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI245 hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)367 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)318 hp
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)289 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI245 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3)367 hpKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2)318 hpKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1)289 hpKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI245 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
318 hp
238 kW
289 hp
216 kW
245 hp
183 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
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
854 km
530 mi
854 km
530 mi
854 km
530 mi
854 km
530 mi
CO2 score
191 g/km
191 g/km
191 g/km
191 g/km
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
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
190 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleKia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 367 hpKia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 2) 318 hpKia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 1) 289 hpKia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI 245 hp
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,153 LC/year2,153 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (Stage 3) 367 hp

  • Has 49 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 29 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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