Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Optima (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$480
- Sonata: 5 mpg better, 6 hp more.
- Optima: 0.8 in more rear legroom.
- Sonata wins 4 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Sonata | Optima | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $24,595 | $24,115 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 185 hp | Sonata |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | Sonata |
| Cargo, max | 16.3 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.0 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 34.8 in | 35.6 in | Optima |
| Front legroom | 46.1 in | 45.5 in | Sonata |
| Length | 192.9 in | 191.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,120 lb to 3,366 lb | 3,230 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3 s published | 7.5 s estimate | Sonata |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sonata SE FWD $23,600 | Optima LX FWD $23,390 | $210 |
| Optima LX FWD $23,390 | Sonata SE FWD $23,600 | $210 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | Sonata | Optima | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,745 | $30,235 | Sonata |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 192 hp | About the same |
| MPG combined | 52 mpg | 42 mpg | Sonata |
| Cargo, max | 16.0 cu ft | 13.4 cu ft | Sonata |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.0 cu ft | 13.4 cu ft | Sonata |
| Rear legroom | 34.8 in | 35.6 in | Optima |
| Front legroom | 46.1 in | 45.5 in | Sonata |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8 s published | 7.6 s estimate | Optima |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Sonata wins 5 of 11 measures.
Cost to run
Sonata costs $853 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Sonata | Optima |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $24,595 | $24,115 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,200 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,200 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $31,795 | $32,648 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Sonata wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Sonata | 16% |
| Power | Sonata | 3% |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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