2009 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Kia Optima
To start off, 2011 Kia Optima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Optima (200 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 7 kg more than 2011 Kia Optima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Kia Optima (252 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2011 Kia Optima | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Optima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1454 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1831 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |