Comparison - Hyundai Elantra Sport 2018 - vs - Kia Optima SX 2019

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

22,900

Updated:

09 Jun 2018

31,900

Updated:

11 Oct 2018

Car Type:

Car

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

2019

Total Seating:

Transmission:

7-speed dual-clutch

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

14.00gals

18.50gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Snow White Pearl

#FFFFFF

Sparkling Silver

#A5A6A8

Horizon Blue

#232A4D

Passion Red

#9E212B

Ebony Black

#010101

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra ranked #11 in Compact Cars. Currently the Hyundai Elantra has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 34 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good gas mileage
Lots of available features
Larger-than-average cargo space
Great predicted reliability

Cons
Unimpressive engines
Lower safety scores than many rivals

By:

usnews.com

Pros
Fuel economy
Available safety features
Hands-free trunk access available
Handling
Multimedia system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available

Cons
Bland interior design and materials
Backseat headroom
Many active safety features only in expensive packages
Road noise

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cars.com

The 2019 Kia Optima doles out great safety, good looks, and lots of features to rise near the top of the family-car ratings.

Pros
Clean styling
Lots of safety gear standard
Roomy, upscale interior
Great infotainment system

Cons
Dual-clutch automatic can fumble
Red/black interior a little gauche
Rear-seat headroom tight
Not much of a styling upgrade

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thecarconnection.com

The 2019 Kia Optima ranked #7 in Midsize Cars. Currently the Kia Optima has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 32 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Upscale interior
Spacious, comfortable seats
User-friendly infotainment system
Smooth ride

Cons
Subpar fuel economy
Some class rivals are more fun to drive

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usnews.com

For 2019, the Kia Optima continues to offer some of the most feature-packed models you can buy in the midsize sedan segment.Restyled exterior includes new headlights, wheels and trim pieces.Comprehensive driver assistance features now standard on all Optimas.Revised Uvo infotainment offerings.

PROS
Generous amount of standard equipment
All trims get an impressive level of driver assistance features
Stylish interior with plenty of small-item and cargo storage
Infotainment system is easy to use

CONS
The 1.6T powertrain option is slow to respond and not very smooth
Sloping roofline cuts into rear headroom
Rear visibility sacrificed for exterior styling

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Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

26.00mpg

21.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

33.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.60L

2.00L

Torque:

195ft-lbs

at 1 500rpm

260ft-lbs

at 1 350rpm

Horsepower:

201hp

at 6 000rpm

245hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

35.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

179.90in

191.10in

Width:

70.90in

73.20in

Height:

56.50in

57.50in

Ground Clearance:

5.50in

5.30in

Wheel Base:

106.30in

110.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.80

39.80

Rear Head Room:

37.30

37.80

Front Leg Room:

42.20in

45.50in

Rear leg room:

35.70in

35.60in

Front Hip Room:

53.40in

56.00in

Front Shoulder Room:

56.20in

58.10in

Rear Hip Room:

51.90in

56.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.30in

56.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

14.40cu.ft

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

14.40cu.ft

15.90cu.ft

Curb Weight:

3109.00lbs

3558.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated Mirrors

1 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

Front Seats Features:

6 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Sport Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leather

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Sport Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Leather

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Folding Center Armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Air Conditioning

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

6 Total Speakers

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

630 Watts Stereo Output

Auxiliary Audio Input

10 Total Speakers

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

18 In

18 X 7.5 In.

Wheels more:

Inside Mounted Spare Tire

Temporary Spare Tire

All Season Tires

Inside Mounted Spare Tire

Temporary Spare Tire

Painted Alloy Wheels

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

225.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R18

Width:

235.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R18

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlamp

Turn Signal Mirrors

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Self-Leveling Headlights

Post-Collision Safety System

Adaptive Headlights

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Option Package 01

Cargo Package

Winter Weather Package

Sport Premium Package

SX Limited Package - Aubergine

SX Limited Package - Black

SX Limited Package - Bronze

Exterior Options:

Rear Bumper Applique

Mud Guards

Wheel Locks

Mud Guards

Wheel Locks

Passion Red Paint

Puddle Lamps

Snow White Pearl Paint

Rear Bumper Applique

Paint Protection Package

Interior Options:

Illuminated Door Sill Plates

Carpeted Floor Mats

All-Weather Floor Mats

Cargo Net

Cargo Tray

Trunk Hook

Interior Light Kit

EC Mirror

EC Mirror W/Homelink And Blue Link

Door Sill Applique

Cargo Tray

Cargo Net

SX Red Interior Color Package

Interior Light Kit

Cargo Hook

Carpeted Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Bronze Nappa Leather

#6F564A

Black Nappa Leather

#FFFFFF

Aubergine Nappa Leather

#625153

Black Leather

#FFFFFF

Red Leather

#D87273

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Convenience

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Instruments

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Comfort

Entertainment

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Options

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