2012 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2012 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Optima (200 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Kia Optima (252 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
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2012 Hyundai Elantra | 2012 Kia Optima | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Elantra | Optima |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1831 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |