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Hyundai SONATA Hybrid vs. Kia Optima Hybrid

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SONATA 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 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid and the Kia Optima Hybrid.

When comparing the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's and the Kia Optima Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The Kia Optima Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability and interior volume. The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid and Kia Optima Hybrid have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's and the Kia Optima Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2020 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid ranges from $18,449 to $27,089 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 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid loses 45.1 percent of its value and the Kia Optima Hybrid loses 46.4 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid retains 1.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Optima Hybrid.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is 8.5 out of 10 while the Kia Optima Hybrid's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid being ranked 3 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 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is ranked 4 and the Kia Optima Hybrid is ranked 6.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is 7.9 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 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid and the Kia Optima Hybrid makes 192 horsepower. The SONATA Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 713 miles. The Optima Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 716 miles.This gives the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Optima Hybrid the advantage in maximum range. 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 shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space.

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

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$27,250

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:

$22,539

Price Range:

$18,449 - $27,089

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$23,071

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$19,426 - $25,428

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

35

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

46,335

# Good or Great Deals:

14

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:

5

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

79,497

# Good or Great Deals:

4

Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 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 Hyundai SONATA 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:

0.8%

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:

2.2

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

Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Rankings

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 11

Best Hybrid Cars Under $35k

1 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $25k

1 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $35k

1 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $40k

1 / 6

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $35k

1 / 4

Most Reliable Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Reliable Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $35k

1 / 4

Most Reliable Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $40k

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

2 / 11

Best Family Hybrid Midsize Cars

2 / 11

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize Cars

2 / 3

Best Family Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

3 / 11

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

3 / 3

Best Hybrid Cars

4 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

4 / 25

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 11

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

5 / 10

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

6 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

6 / 25

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 11

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

8 / 25

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 11

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

13 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

15 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

18 / 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

Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Trim Levels

Blue, Limited, SEL

Kia Optima Hybrid Trim Levels

EX

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

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:

5 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:

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

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:

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.058 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:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

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


50 / 54 / 52

Range (city/hwy):

660 / 713 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

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

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

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

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

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

46.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.4 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:

3325 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

192.9 inches

Wheelbase:

111.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

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:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/65R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/55R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Nocturne Black

Blue

Oxford Blue

Gray

Hampton Gray / Portofino Gray

Red

Calypso Red

Silver

Shimmering Silver

White

Hyper White

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

Black

Gray

Dark Gray

White

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

White

White

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