Compare images of 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric and 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid by choosing the desired model and trim and then selecting the comparison image.
Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as model year, body structure, powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a difference in model years. The is 3 years newer. Also, a major difference is in the body structure and in the size of the vehicles. The 2021 Ioniq Electric is a Hatchback and is slightly smaller than the 2018 Optima Plug-In Hybrid, which is a Sedan. In addition, the Optima Plug-In Hybrid has a more powerful engine than the Ioniq Electric, and it gets 15 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the starting price and maximum occupancy.