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Kia Optima vs Toyota Camry XV50: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Kia Optima

Kia · 2015–2020

Optima

Power
110 kW150 PS
Top speed
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Toyota Camry XV50

Toyota · 2011–2017

Camry XV50

Power
110 kW150 PS
Top speed
202 km/h

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Optima 0 Camry XV50 1

  • Family Too close to call Boot: 505 l vs 506 l
  • City Camry XV50 Width: 1,820 mm vs 1,860 mm

In plain words

Toyota Camry XV50 is 20 mm longer than Kia Optima (4,865 mm vs 4,845 mm). Toyota Camry XV50 has the bigger boot: 506 l against 505 l. Toyota Camry XV50 is the older design (from 2011); Kia Optima arrived in 2015. On the catalog figures, the Toyota Camry XV50 is the pick for city.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Optima · Camry XV50
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,805 mmWheelbase 9 ft 2 inLength 4,845 mmLength 15 ft 11 in1,455 mm4 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,775 mmWheelbase 9 ft 1 inLength 4,865 mmLength 16 ft 0 in1,470 mm4 ft 10 in
OptimaCamry XV50
Length 4,845 mm190.7 in 4,865 mm191.5 in +20 mm +0.8 in +0.4%
Width 1,860 mm73.2 in 1,820 mm71.7 in −40 mm −1.6 in −2.2%
Height 1,455 mm57.3 in 1,470 mm57.9 in +15 mm +0.6 in +1.0%
Wheelbase 2,805 mm110.4 in 2,775 mm109.3 in −30 mm −1.2 in −1.1%
Boot 505 l17.8 cu ft 506 l17.9 cu ft +1 l +0.04 cu ft +0.2%
Fits a standard garage? TightTight

Difference vs Optima (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Kia OptimaToyota Camry XV50
General
Version 2.0 · 110 kW (150 PS) 110 kW (150 PS)
Production years 2015–2020 2011–2017
Body Sedan Sedan
Country South Korea Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp
Power, all versions 100–180 kW (136–245 PS) 134–241 hp 107–200 kW (145–272 PS) 143–268 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 199 Nm 147 lb-ft
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. No data 202 km/h 126 mph
Engine and transmission
Engine 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l No data
Gearbox manual No data
Drive Front-wheel drive No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,845 mm 190.7 in 4,865 mm 191.5 in
Width 1,860 mm 73.2 in 1,820 mm 71.7 in
Height 1,455 mm 57.3 in 1,470 mm 57.9 in
Wheelbase 2,805 mm 110.4 in 2,775 mm 109.3 in
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 505 l 17.8 cu ft 506 l 17.9 cu ft
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. No data 7.2 l/100 km 32.7 mpg US
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2015) No data

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