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2014 Kia Optima
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2014 Kia Optima
MSRP $24,695 - $34,795
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2014 Hyundai Sonata
MSRP $23,999 - $34,199
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.4 L/144 2.0 L/122
2.0 L/122 2.4 L/144
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
192 hp @ 6300 rpm 274 hp @ 6000 rpm
274 hp @ 6000 rpm 190 hp @ 6300 rpm 192 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
181 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 269 ft-lb @ 1650 rpm
269 ft-lb @ 1650 rpm 179 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 181 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic w/Paddle Shifters
6-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: OD lock-up torque converter, shift lock and steering wheel mounted paddle shifters 6-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: OD lock-up torque converter and shift lock
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.9 - 10.3 L/100 km
8.5 - 10.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.7 - 6.4 L/100 km
5.8 - 6.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.7 - 10.3 L/100 km
5.8 - 10.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,016 mm
968 - 1,016 mm
Front Leg Room
1,156 mm
1,156 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,455 mm
1,471 mm
Rear Head Room
955 mm
945 - 960 mm
Rear Leg Room
879 mm
879 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,415 mm
1,440 mm
Trunk Volume
436 L
464 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,794 mm
2,794 mm
Length, Overall
4,844 mm
4,821 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,829 mm
1,834 mm
Height, Overall
1,450 mm
1,471 mm
Min Ground Clearance
135 mm
135 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,468 - 1,573 kg
1,472 - 1,600 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/55VR17 P205/65HR16 P225/45VR18
P225/45VR18 P205/65HR16 P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
P215/55VR17 P205/65HR16 P225/45VR18
P225/45VR18 P205/65HR16 P215/55VR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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