2012 Kia Optima Hybrid vs. 2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo
To start off, both 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and 2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo 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 Hybrid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo (274 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid weights approximately 48 kg more than 2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo.
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 EX Turbo (364 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid. (209 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Optima | Optima |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
