The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 29,600

€ 42,000

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160.
KIA Optima 2.0
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
57.3
72
79.9
57.6
73.5
81.9
72 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
110
190.7
110.6
190.9
190.7 in
Length
190.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3521 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4678 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.52 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
TF
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
52 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
572 mi
Range
649 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
649 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Environmental Impact
144 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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