The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 23,000

€ 40,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.9
71.5
82.7
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
109.1
186.6
110.4
191.1
186.6 in
Length
191.1 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
734 lb
18.7 %

General
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
VF
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
133 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
122 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
23.98 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
37 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
29 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
680 mi
Range
2136 mi
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
680 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
121.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data