2010 Kia Optima vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Optima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Optima would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2010 Kia Optima. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 450 kg more than 2010 Kia Optima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Optima | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Optima | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 79 L |
