Hyundai Sonata vs KIA Optima Comparison

Below is the detailed Cars comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of Hyundai Sonata and KIA Optima. Hyundai Sonata is priced between AED 114,999 while KIA Optima is priced between AED 91,076. Talking about the technical specifications, Hyundai Sonata Comfort Plus houses 2497 engine whereas KIA Optima GT 2.0L T-GDI engine displacement is 1591.

Brand	Hyundai	KIA
SRP*	AED 114,999 Sonata Price	AED 91,076
Variant	Sonata Comfort Plus	Optima GT 2.0L T-GDI
User Rating	4.7 Sonata reviews	4.3 Optima reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE	Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE
Available Color(s)		--
Vehicle Type	Sedan Sedan Cars in UAE	Sedan Sedan Cars in UAE

Key Features

Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	FWD	-
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Engine Displacement	2497 cc	1591 cc
Power	191Hp@6100rpm	126
Torque	246Nm@4000rpm	155 Nm

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Best Loan Offers

DP AED 28,700 Installment : AED 1,628 x 60 Months VIEW SEPTEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.7/5 9 reviews	4.3/5 4 reviews
User Review Comparison	Well-equipped sedan that has great safety The Sonata sedan not just looks like a typical, stylish Hyundai from the outside, but also has a very well laid out and fully loaded cabin and plush... Read More L Liban Mar 31, 2025	A stylish mid-size sedan After months of saving, I finally purchased the KIA Optima for my parents' anniversary as a surprise gift. The smiles on their faces as I revealed... Read More I Idris May 08, 2024

From The Experts

Things we like	Class-leading interiors High performance motor house Good safety features packed inside Read More	Sleek and modern design Spacious and comfortable interior Range of features Read More
Things we don't like	Lack of responsive steering Suffers with the same-looks Hyundai syndrome! Read More	Limited rear visibility Not as sporty as some rivals Some materials feel cheap Read More

Engine and Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8 Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	--
Engine	2.5L	2.0 L
Emission	Yes	--
No Of Cylinders	--	4
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Injection

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Performance

Engine Displacement	2497 cc	1591 cc
Power	191Hp@6100rpm	126
Torque	246Nm@4000rpm	155 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	480 L	450 L L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60 L	70 L L
Length	4910 mm	4855 mm mm
Width	1860 mm	1860 mm mm
Height	1445 mm	1465 mm mm
Wheel Base	2840 mm	2805 mm mm
No Of Doors	4	4
Front Legroom	1170 mm	--
Rear Legroom	885 mm	--
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm mm
Gross Weight	--	2120 kg kg

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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	16 Inch
Steering Type	Electric	Power
Tyre Size	215/55R17	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial
Adjustable Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	Yes
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Disc	--
Front Suspension	--	MacPherson Strut
Steering Column	--	Adjustable
Rear Suspension	--	Multi-Link
Wheel Size	--	R16
Turning Radius	--	10.9 m

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Safety

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	--
Parking Sensors	Front and Rear Front and Rear	--
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	--
Advance Safety Feature	Hill Down Assist Control, E-Call Hill Down Assist Control, E-Call	--
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Programe	Yes	--
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	--
ISOFIX	Yes	--
Auto Hold	Yes	--
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	--
Speed Sensing Door Locks	Yes	--
First Aid Kit	Yes	--
Fire Extinguisher	Yes	--
No Of Airbag	2 2	--
Side Airbag-Front	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	Yes
Brake Assist	--	Yes
Ebd	--	Yes
Crash Sensor	--	Yes
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Front Impact Beams	--	Yes
Side Impact Beams	--	Yes

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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	--
Usb charger	Yes	--
Remote Engine Start	Yes	--
Remote key	Yes	--
Power Driver Seat	Yes	--
Additional Features	Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor	--
Foldable Rear Seat	--	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	--	Yes
Keyless Entry	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	--
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	--
Numbers of Speakers	6 6	--
Wireless Charger	Yes	--
Android Auto	Yes	--
Apple Carplay	Yes	--
Portable Charging Cable	Yes	--
CD Player	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	--
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	--
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
LED DRL	Yes	--
Tail Lamp Type	LED LED	--
Additional Features	Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor	--
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	--	No
Rear Window Wiper	--	No
Rear Window Washer	--	No
Wheel Covers	--	Yes
Power Antenna	--	No
Removable Convertible Top	--	No
Roof Carrier	--	No
Side Stepper	--	No
Integrated Antenna	--	Yes
Roof Rail	--	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes

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Interior

Digital Clock	Yes	--
Instrument Cluster Display Size	12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch	--
Additional Features	Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor	--

Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Spare Wheel	Yes	--
Additional Features	Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor	--
Fabric Upholstery	--	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	--	Yes