2011 Kia Optima vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Optima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Optima would be higher. Both 2011 Kia Optima and 2013 Kia Sportage are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Optima (274 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 41 kg more than 2011 Kia Optima.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sportage (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Optima. (364 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Optima | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Optima | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 274 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
