2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vs. 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid

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What is the main difference between Ioniq Electric and Optima Plug-In Hybrid?

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.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$33,245
$35,210
Engine
Engine
N/A
2.0L Inline-4 + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
134 hp
202 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
City MPG
City MPG
54 MPG
103 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
56 MPG
104 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
55 MPG
103 MPGe
Width
Width
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.7 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
176 in
191.1 in
Height
Height
58.1 in
57.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
87.6 ft2
97.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.2 - 39.1 in
39.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.2 in
45.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.1 in
58.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.4 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.7 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55 in
56.4 in

Costs

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,050
$1,400
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$269 (2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
$14,083
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