2019 Kia Optima vs. 2019 Toyota Corolla
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2019 Kia Optima
$249 /mo.
2019 Toyota Corolla
$229 /mo.
What is the main difference between Optima and Corolla?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower, starting price, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2019 Toyota Corolla is priced $4,290 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2019 Kia Optima. Also, the 2019 Optima has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2019 Corolla gets 4.8 more mpg. And finally, the Optima has a slightly larger body than the Corolla. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
- 1.8 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$22,990
$18,700
Engine
Engine
2.4 L/144
1.8 L/110
Horsepower
Horsepower
185 hp
132 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
24 - 25 MPG
28 - 30 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
33 - 35 MPG
35 - 40 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 - 29 MPG
31 - 34 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.2 in
69.9 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
183.1 in
Height
Height
57.7 in
57.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.1 ft2
88.9 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.8 in
38 - 38.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
42.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.1 in
54.8 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
37.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
41.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.4 in
54.8 in
Costs
2019 Kia Optima
2019 Toyota Corolla
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,850 - $2,400
$1,700 - $1,850
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$249 (2019 Kia Optima S Auto)
$229 (2019 Toyota Corolla LE Eco CVT (Natl))
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$13,813 - $14,363
$12,943 - $13,093
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