2026 MG 8 PHEV Comfort vs 2021 Kia Optima 2.0L T-GDI GT
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
MG 8 PHEV vs Kia Optima, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceMG 8 PHEV: AED 109,900Kia Optima: AED 110,000MG 8 PHEV is AED 100 cheaper.
- SeatingMG 8 PHEV: 5 SeaterKia Optima: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: MG 8 PHEV or Kia Optima?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: MG 8 PHEV is AED 100 cheaper. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
MG
8 PHEV Comfort
AED 109,900*
Kia
Optima 2.0L T-GDI GT
AED 110,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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4
2000
240
350
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
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4
Displacement (cc)
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2000
Power (hp)
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240
Peak Torque (Nm)
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350
Fuel Type
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Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
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-
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Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
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Drive
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Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
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Automatic
No. of Gears
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-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
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-
70
11.8
Fuel Tank Size (L)
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70
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
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11.8
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
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8
205
0 to 100 (s)
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8
Top Speed (km/h)
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205
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Motor Type
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No. of Motors
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Battery Capacity (kWh)
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Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
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-
Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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-
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4855
1860
1465
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450
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
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-
Length (mm)
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4855
Width (mm)
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1860
Height (mm)
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1465
Wheelbase (mm)
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-
Weight (kg)
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-
Front Tyres
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-
Rear Tyres
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-
Cargo Space (L)
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450
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
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5 Seater
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-
5 Seater
Leather Interior
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Fabric Interior
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Rear Seat Entertainment
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Seat Cooling
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Climate Control
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Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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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
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Disc
Disc
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Front Brake
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Disc
Rear Brake
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Disc
Front Airbags
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Rear Airbags
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Side Airbags
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Front Park Assist
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Rear Park Assist
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Rear Parking Camera
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360 Parking Camera
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Cruise Control
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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ABS
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Front Airbags
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Lane Change Assist
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