The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 28,700

€ 40,900

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 2.0 GDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.9
71.5
82.7
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 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 2.0 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.58 %

General
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
176 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
176 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
18.95 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
31 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
531 mi
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
580 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
155.3 kWh
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
142.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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