2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2009 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Optima (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2009 Kia Optima (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (136 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2009 Kia Optima | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Elantra | Optima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 62 L |