Kia Optima Hybrid vs. Toyota Camry Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Optima Hybrid and Toyota Camry 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 Kia Optima Hybrid and the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
When we compare the Kia Optima Hybrid's and the Toyota Camry Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Kia Optima Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Toyota Camry Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Optima Hybrid's and the Toyota Camry Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry Hybrid is a better car than the Kia Optima Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid ranges from $16,892 to $24,795 while a used 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid is priced between $19,496 to $29,513.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Optima Hybrid loses 46.4 percent of its value and the Toyota Camry Hybrid loses 37.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry Hybrid retains 9.2 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 Kia Optima Hybrid is 8.5 out of 10 while the Toyota Camry Hybrid's quality rating is 9.0 out of 10. This results in the Kia Optima Hybrid being ranked 5 out of 11 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars and the Toyota Camry Hybrid being ranked 1 out of 11. Out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars, the Kia Optima Hybrid is ranked 6 and the Toyota Camry Hybrid is ranked 2.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Optima Hybrid is 7.9 out of 10. For the Toyota Camry Hybrid the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry Hybrid a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Optima Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Optima Hybrid’s base engine makes 192 horsepower, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid base engine makes 208 horsepower. The Optima Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 716 miles. The Camry Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 689 miles.This gives the Toyota Camry 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 head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Toyota Camry Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Kia Optima Hybrid and the Toyota Camry Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,430
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:
$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:
55,624
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,893
Price Range:
$19,496 - $29,513
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$23,071
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$19,426 - $25,428
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
160
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62,488
# Good or Great Deals:
70
Kia Optima Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Camry Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
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%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Camry Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
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:
37.4%
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 14.4
Kia Optima Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 25Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
18 out of / 25Toyota Camry Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
17 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Kia Optima Hybrid Trim Levels
EX
Toyota Camry Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, SE, XLE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
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
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:
271 foot-lbs @ 1770 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 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):
40 / 45 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
636 / 716 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 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):
51 / 53 / 52
Range (city/hwy):
663 / 689 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
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
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:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.9 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3472 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Gravity Blue
Red
Runway Red
White
Snow White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Streak Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
White
Super White
Brown
Brownstone
Gray
Predawn Gray Mica
Green
Galactic Aqua Mica
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
White
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Not available
Beige
Macadamia
Gray
Ash