Hyundai Sonata (2009 – 2014) vs Kia Optima / Magentis (2010 – 2016): specs compared
Both offer around 274 hp at most. The Kia Optima / Magentis is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 219 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. The Hyundai Sonata is the lighter car, from 1,407 kg against 1,498 kg.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
2009 – 2014
|
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2010 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2014 | 2010 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 165 – 278 hp | 136 – 277 hp |
| Torque | 198 – 365 Nm | 180 – 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 11.4 s | 6.1 – 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 209 km/h | 190 – 219 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 9.0 L/100 km | 4.9 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,821 mm | 4,844 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,794 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,407 – 1,514 kg | 1,498 – 1,662 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.