Acura ILX vs. Kia Optima
When comparing the Acura ILX to the Kia Optima, the Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. The Kia Optima has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Acura ILX versus the Kia Optima, the Acura ILX is a better car than the Kia Optima.
Acura ILX vs. Kia Optima Pricing
A used 2020 Acura ILX ranges from $22,101 to $29,174 while a used 2020 Kia Optima is priced between $16,799 to $25,899.
Acura ILX vs. Kia Optima Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura ILX is 8.7 out of 10 while the Kia Optima's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Acura ILX being ranked 4 out of 39 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Kia Optima being ranked 5 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Acura ILX’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Kia Optima base engine makes 185 horsepower. The ILX is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The Optima is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 592 miles. The ILX uses premium unleaded, and the Optima uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Kia Optima, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura ILX and the Kia Optima have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$22,101 - $29,174
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
48%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$16,799 - $25,899
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
43.2%
Acura ILX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Optima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Acura ILX Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
22 out of / 39Kia Optima Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Summary Review
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Summary Review
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Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura ILX Trim Levels
Base, w/Premium, w/Premium w/A-SPEC, w/Tech, w/Tech w/A-SPEC
Kia Optima Trim Levels
EX, EX Premium, LX, S, Special Edition, SX Turbo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
444 / 592 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3095 lbs
Width:
70.6 inches
Height:
55.6 inches
Length:
182.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3230 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum
Tire Size:
P215/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
205/65R16
