2016 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2015 Kia Optima
2016 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2015 Kia Optima - Front Left Comparison
2016 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2015 Kia Optima - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2015 Kia Optima - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2015 Kia Optima - Side Comparison2016 Hyundai Sonata
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2015 Kia Optima
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What is the main difference between Sonata and Optima?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower and fuel economy. And finally, the 2015 Kia Optima has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Hyundai Sonata, and it gets 2.1 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$21,750
$21,840
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
2.4L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
185 hp
192 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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-
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
23 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 - 36 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 - 29 MPG
27 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.4 in
72.1 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
190.7 in
Height
Height
58.1 in
57.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
110.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.4 ft2
95.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.4 in
40.0 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
45.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.9 in
57.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.0 in
37.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
34.7 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.5 in
55.7 in
Costs
2016 Hyundai Sonata
2015 Kia Optima
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,850 - $2,400
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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