2009 Kia Optima vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2009 Kia Optima and 2009 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Kia Optima. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Nissan Altima (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Optima | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Optima | Altima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |