The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 27,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.9
71.5
82.7
57.3
72
79.9
71.5 in
Width
72 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
109.1
186.6
110
190.7
186.6 in
Length
190.7 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.19 %
General
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
VF
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
133 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
23.98 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
37 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
853 mi
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
680 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
