2012 Kia Optima Hybrid vs. 2012 Kia Optima EX
To start off, both 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and 2012 Kia Optima EX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and 2012 Kia Optima EX are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Optima EX (200 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Optima EX 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 121 kg more than 2012 Kia Optima EX.
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 (252 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid. (209 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Optima EX 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 | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Optima | Optima |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 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 | 1462 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 | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
