The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 35,400

€ 25,100

€ 35,400
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
KIA Optima 2.0
57.6
73.5
81.9
57.7
73.2
83.5
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
190.9
110.4
191.1
190.9 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
KIA Optima 2.0
3653 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4863 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.66 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
158 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
266 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
KIA Optima 2.0
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
23.12 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
49 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
673 mi
Range
588 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
673 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
98.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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