Chevrolet Cavalier (2003 – 2005) vs Kia Optima / Magentis (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Kia Optima / Magentis is the more powerful of the two, with up to 169 hp against 141 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 9.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 214 km/h against 180 km/h. The Chevrolet Cavalier uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,188 kg against 1,378 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Kia Optima / Magentis is 88 mm longer than the Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Cavalier
2003 – 2005
|
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 141 hp | 134 – 169 hp |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 133 – 225 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 10.3 s | 8.8 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 180 km/h | 190 – 214 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 8.4 L/100 km | 8.6 – 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 – 4,641 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,712 – 1,745 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,346 – 1,392 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,644 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,188 – 1,191 kg | 1,378 – 1,420 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.