2020 Kia Optima 2.4L GDI vs 2024 Hyundai Elantra 1.6L Smart
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Optima vs Hyundai Elantra, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Optima: AED 69,900Hyundai Elantra: AED 70,379Kia Optima is AED 479 cheaper (1%).
- PowerKia Optima: 185 hpHyundai Elantra: 126 hpKia Optima makes 59 hp more.
- TorqueKia Optima: 241 NmHyundai Elantra: 154 NmKia Optima makes 87 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Optima: 12 km/LHyundai Elantra: 14.9 km/LHyundai Elantra goes 2.9 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Optima: 4855 mmHyundai Elantra: 4675 mmKia Optima is 180 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Optima: 5 SeaterHyundai Elantra: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceKia Optima: 450 LHyundai Elantra: 485 LHyundai Elantra carries 35 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Optima or Hyundai Elantra?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Optima is AED 479 cheaper (1%). Kia Optima makes 59 hp more. Hyundai Elantra goes 2.9 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
Optima 2.4L GDI
AED 69,900*
Hyundai
Elantra 1.6L Smart
AED 70,379*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2400
185
241
Petrol
4
1600
126
154
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2400
1600
Power (hp)
185
126
Peak Torque (Nm)
241
154
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
70
12
47
14.9
Fuel Tank Size (L)
70
47
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
12
14.9
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
9.5
205
9.7
209
0 to 100 (s)
9.5
9.7
Top Speed (km/h)
205
209
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
-
4855
1860
1465
-
-
-
-
450
-
4
4675
1825
1430
2720
-
195/65R15
195/65R15
485
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
-
4
Length (mm)
4855
4675
Width (mm)
1860
1825
Height (mm)
1465
1430
Wheelbase (mm)
-
2720
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
195/65R15
Rear Tyres
-
195/65R15
Cargo Space (L)
450
485
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
-
Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist