2021 Kia Optima 2.0L T-GDI GT vs 2026 Dodge Charger 3.6L SXT (Base)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Optima vs Dodge Charger, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Optima: AED 110,000Dodge Charger: AED 110,000Both are listed at the same price.
- PowerKia Optima: 240 hpDodge Charger: 292 hpDodge Charger makes 52 hp more.
- TorqueKia Optima: 350 NmDodge Charger: 353 NmDodge Charger makes 3 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Optima: 11.8 km/LDodge Charger: 9.3 km/LKia Optima goes 2.5 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Optima: 4855 mmDodge Charger: 5040 mmDodge Charger is 185 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Optima: 5 SeaterDodge Charger: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceKia Optima: 450 LDodge Charger: 455 LDodge Charger carries 5 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Optima or Dodge Charger?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Both are listed at the same price. Dodge Charger makes 52 hp more. Kia Optima goes 2.5 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 2.0L T-GDI GT
AED 110,000*
Dodge
Charger 3.6L SXT (Base)
AED 110,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
240
350
Petrol
6.0
3600
292
353
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
6.0
Displacement (cc)
2000
3600
Power (hp)
240
292
Peak Torque (Nm)
350
353
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
70
11.8
70
9.3
Fuel Tank Size (L)
70
70
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
11.8
9.3
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8
205
6.7
210
0 to 100 (s)
8
6.7
Top Speed (km/h)
205
210
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
5040
1905
1479
3052
-
-
-
455
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
-
4
Length (mm)
4855
5040
Width (mm)
1860
1905
Height (mm)
1465
1479
Wheelbase (mm)
-
3052
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
450
455
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