2017 Kia Optima Hybrid vs. 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid and 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid and the 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.

In comparing the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid's and the 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid and 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid's and the 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid is a better car than the 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.

Pricing: A used 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid ranges from $7,900 to $16,991 while a used 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is priced between $7,995 to $17,271.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid loses 49.3 percent of its value and the 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid loses 48.7 percent of its value. This means the 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid retains 0.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Optima Hybrid is 7.8 out of 10 while the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Optima Hybrid is 7.6 out of 10. For the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Kia Optima Hybrid a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid and the 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid makes 192 horsepower. Both the Optima Hybrid and the SONATA Hybrid are rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 731 and 716 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room cargo space. The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid and 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid are comparable in regards to front leg room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid and the 2017 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.