Kia Optima / Magentis (2010 – 2016) vs Dodge Avenger (2010 – 2014): specs compared
The Dodge Avenger is the more powerful of the two, with up to 287 hp against 274 hp. The Kia Optima / Magentis is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.5 s. The Dodge Avenger has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 219 km/h. The Kia Optima / Magentis uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,498 kg against 1,540 kg.
| Specification |
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2010 – 2016
|
Dodge
Avenger
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United States |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2016 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 277 hp | 175 – 287 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 365 Nm | 225 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 11.6 s | 6.5 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 219 km/h | 209 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,844 mm | 4,892 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,483 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,766 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,498 – 1,662 kg | 1,540 – 1,634 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.