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May 30, 2025
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General
Retail Price
RM 169,888
RM 189,888
Top Speed(km/h)
240
210
0-100km/h(s)
7.4
-
Manufacturers Claim(L/100km)
8.5
9.1
Launched Year
2019
2020
On Sale
X
√
Warranty Manufacturer
-
5 years / 300,000 km
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body
Segment
D-Segment
D-Segment
Length(mm)
4855
4900
Width(mm)
1860
1860
Height(mm)
1455
1445
Wheelbase(mm)
2805
2840
Weight(kg)
1580
1448
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fueltank(litres)
-
70
Boot Volume(L)
-
510
Engine
Capacity(cc)
1999
2497
Capacity(L)
2.0
2.5
Aspiration Form
Turbo
NA
Engine Power(PS)
245
180
Rpm at Max Hp(RPM)
6000
6000
Rpm at Max torque(RPM)
4000
4000
Number of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Number of gear
-
-
Transmission
AT
AT
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Parking Brake
-
Electric Parking Brake
Front Tyres
215 / 55R17
235 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres
215 / 55R17
235 / 45 R18
Spare Tyre
-
No
Active Safety Features
ABS/EBD
●
●
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
-
●
Seatbelt Reminder
-
-
Blind Spot Info System
-
●
Lane-keeping Alert
-
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
●
-
Collision Warning
-
-
Passive Safety Features
Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Side Airbags
●
●
Front Curtain Airbags
●
●
Rear Curtain Airbags
●
●
Rear Airbags
●
-
ISOFIX
●
●
Airbag Disable Function
●
●
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
-
-
Parking Sensor Front
●
●
Parking Sensor Rear
●
●
Parking Camera
rear cameras
360-degree
Auto Parking
-
-
Auto Start/Stop
-
-
Hill Start Assist
●
●
Interior Features
Multi-function Steering Wheel
-
●
Paddle Shift
●
●
Head-up Display
-
●
Instrument Cluster
Electroluminescent Analogue
12.3" Full TFT-LCD
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
●
●
Anti-theft Features
Door Lock
Keyless Operation
Keyless Operation
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
Power Adjustable
8-way power adjustable
Seat Features(Passenger)
Manual Adjustable
4-way power adjustable
Seat Features(Rear)
Power Adjustable
60:40 Split-folding
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-con
●
●
Lighting Features
Headlamps
LED
LED
Taillamps
-
-
Daytime Running Lights
●
●
Auto Headlamps
●
●
Front Foglamps
-
-
Rear Foglamps
●
●
Interior Lighting
●
●
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Sunroof
●single sunroof
●single sunroof
Sunshade
●
-
Folding Wing Mirrors
●
●
Auto Wipers
●
●
Multimedia Features
Screen
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Screen Size(inch)
7
8
Speaker Brand
-
-
Sound Plus Functions
-
●
Speakers
6 Speakers
6 Speakers
Kia Optima vs Hyundai Sonata Compare Review at PCauto
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2019 Kia Optima GT 2.0 Highlights
The 2019 Kia Optima GT 2.0 starts at RM 169,888 and launched on 2019. Powered by Petrol, it achieves an excellent 8.5L/100km.
2020 Hyundai Sonata 2.5 Premium Highlights
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata 2.5 Premium starts at RM 189,888 and launched on 2020. Powered by Petrol, it achieves an excellent 9.1L/100km.
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Kia Optima vs Hyundai Sonata Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | Stylish exterior and interiorLarge trunk for non-hybrid modelsMultiple engine options available | The driving experience is blandThe hybrid power of competitors is more efficientThe battery of the plug-in hybrid occupies the trunk space |
| Hyundai Sonata | Affordable priceUnique designOutstanding performance of N-Line versionCombining modern design, rich standard configuration, and a variety of power system options | Driving and handling are less than the optimal level in the same classNo four-wheel drive for N Line version |
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