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Ford Fusion Hybrid vs. Kia Optima Hybrid

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Kia Optima 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 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Kia Optima Hybrid.

When we compare the Ford Fusion Hybrid's and the Kia Optima Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion Hybrid has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Kia Optima Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Ford Fusion Hybrid and Kia Optima Hybrid have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion Hybrid's and the Kia Optima Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Kia Optima Hybrid is a better car than the Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid ranges from $14,991 to $23,978 while a used 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid is priced between $16,892 to $24,795.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion Hybrid loses 49.4 percent of its value and the Kia Optima Hybrid loses 46.4 percent of its value. This means the Kia Optima Hybrid retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion Hybrid is 8.3 out of 10 while the Kia Optima Hybrid's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fusion Hybrid being ranked 6 out of 11 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars and the Kia Optima Hybrid being ranked 5 out of 11. Out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars, the Ford Fusion Hybrid is ranked 9 and the Kia Optima Hybrid is ranked 6.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion Hybrid is 7.6 out of 10. For the Kia Optima Hybrid the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Kia Optima Hybrid a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion Hybrid’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Kia Optima Hybrid base engine makes 192 horsepower. Both the Fusion Hybrid and the Optima Hybrid are rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 574 and 716 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid midsize cars, the Kia Optima Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, and cargo space. The Ford Fusion Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Ford Fusion Hybrid and Kia Optima Hybrid are comparable in regards to rear head room.

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

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Ford Fusion Hybrid
Kia Optima Hybrid

2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$28,000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$30,220

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$25,870 - $36,090

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$29,310

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$30,220

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$25,870 - $36,090

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$19,426

Price Range:

$14,991 - $23,978

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$23,071

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$19,426 - $25,428

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

157

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

61,632

# Good or Great Deals:

67

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$21,345

Price Range:

$16,892 - $24,795

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$23,071

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$19,426 - $25,428

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

3

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

26,442

# Good or Great Deals:

2

Ford Fusion Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Kia Optima Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion Hybrid

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

6.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

6.2 - 8.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

2.6%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Optima Hybrid

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

6.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

6.2 - 8.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

3.5%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

1.3 - 14.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

1.3 - 14.4

Ford Fusion Hybrid Rankings

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 11

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

4 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

4 / 11

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

4 / 5

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

5 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

6 / 11

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

6 / 11

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

8 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

8 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

9 / 25

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

9 / 11

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 11

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

11 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

16 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

23 / 25

Kia Optima Hybrid Rankings

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

3 / 11

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

3 / 11

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

3 / 5

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

4 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

5 / 11

Best Hybrid Cars

6 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

6 / 25

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

6 / 11

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

7 / 25

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

7 / 11

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 11

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

14 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

15 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

18 / 25

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Ford Fusion Hybrid Trim Levels

Police Responder, SE, SEL, Titanium

Kia Optima Hybrid Trim Levels

EX

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 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

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

271 foot-lbs @ 1770 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.055 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


43 / 41 / 42

Range (city/hwy):

602 / 574 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


40 / 45 / 42

Range (city/hwy):

636 / 716 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.9 inches

Cargo Space:

12 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

102.8 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:

13.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3695 lbs

Width:

83.5 inches

Height:

58 inches

Length:

191.8 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3496 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

57.5 inches

Length:

191.1 inches

Wheelbase:

110.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/50R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/55R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Blue

Alto Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Velocity Blue

Gray

Magnetic

Red

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

Silver

Iconic Silver

White

Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black Pearl

Blue

Gravity Blue

Gray

Not available

Red

Runway Red

Silver

Not available

White

Snow White Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Ebony

Brown

Medium Light Stone

White

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Brown

Not available

White

White

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