Daihatsu Altis (2001 – 2006) vs Kia Optima / Magentis (2001 – 2003): specs compared
The Kia Optima / Magentis is the more powerful of the two, with up to 181 hp against 159 hp. It has the higher top speed: 214 km/h against 200 km/h. At 4,806 mm, the Daihatsu Altis is 86 mm longer than the Kia Optima / Magentis.
| Specification |
Daihatsu
Altis
2001 – 2006
|
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2001 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2006 | 2001 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 159 hp | 134 – 181 hp |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 169 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.5 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 195 – 214 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.1 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,806 mm | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,320 – 1,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.