The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 508 120 VTi EGS6 (11 - 14) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 24,900

€ 25,100

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot 508 120 VTi is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
KIA Optima 2.0
57.3
73
81.4
57.7
73.2
83.5
73 in
Width
73.2 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.7 in
110.9
188.7
110.4
191.1
188.7 in
Length
191.1 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
KIA Optima 2.0
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %

General
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
KIA Optima 2.0
8
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
118 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
115 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
115 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
KIA Optima 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 508 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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28.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
28.49 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
38 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
721 mi
Range
588 mi
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
721 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
117.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 508 120 VTi
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data