Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Optima (2016-2018) | Hyundai Elantra |
| Totals | Kia Optima (2016-2018) 1.7 CRDi × | Hyundai Elantra 1.6 × |
| Mark | Kia | Hyundai |
| Model | Optima (2016-2018) 1.7 CRDi | Elantra 1.6 |
| Year | 2016-2018 | 2020 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1515 (1530) | 1355 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 2070 (2080) | 1750 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 203 (203) | 193 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 10 (11) | 11.3 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 510 | 474 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Optima (2016-2018) 1.7 CRDi × | Hyundai Elantra 1.6 × |
| Length | 4855 | 4650 |
| Width | 1860 | 1825 |
| Height | 1465 | 1430 |
| Wheelbase | 2805 | 2720 |
| Front/rear Track | 1607/1614 | 1585/1596 |
| Ground clearance | 135 | 150 |
| Engine specifications | Kia Optima (2016-2018) 1.7 CRDi × | Hyundai Elantra 1.6 × |
| Type | turbo diesel Common Rail | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1685 | 1591 |
| Compression ratio | 15.7 | 10.5 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 77.2x90 | 77x85.4 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 141/4000 | 128/6300 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 340/1750-2500 | 155/4850 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Optima (2016-2018) 1.7 CRDi × | Hyundai Elantra 1.6 × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 7-speed automatic DCT | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Optima (2016-2018) 1.7 CRDi × | Hyundai Elantra 1.6 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 215/60 R16, 215/55 R17 | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
| 5x114.3 ET46 d67.1
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Optima (2016-2018) 1.7 CRDi × | Hyundai Elantra 1.6 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Optima (2016-2018) 1.7 CRDi × | Hyundai Elantra 1.6 × |
| City | 5.6 (5.1) | 9.5 |
| Highway | 4.1 (4.1) | 5.5 |
| Combined | 4.6 (4.4) | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel | 95 |
| Tank, L | 70 | 47 |
| Clear list | Kia Optima (2016-2018) | Hyundai Elantra |
