Lincoln MKZ (2010 – 2013) vs Kia Optima / Magentis (2010 – 2016): specs compared
The Kia Optima / Magentis is the more powerful of the two, with up to 274 hp against 263 hp. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,498 kg against 1,632 kg.
| Specification |
Lincoln
MKZ
2010 – 2013
|
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2010 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2010 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 9 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 191 – 266 hp | 136 – 277 hp |
| Torque | 183 – 338 Nm | 180 – 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.1 – 11.6 s |
| Top speed | — | 190 – 219 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 12.4 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 | 1,445 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,794 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,632 – 1,722 kg | 1,498 – 1,662 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.