Accord vs. Optima: which vehicle is a better pick if you are interested in a midsize sedan? Both of these cars are suitable for five passengers, and both of them come with front-wheel drive. What are the biggest differences between the Honda Accord and Kia Optima?
Engine
The 2014 Kia Optima’s standard engine comes with more power than the standard engine that the 2014 Accord is equipped with. The Accord, however, produces better fuel efficiency. Kia Optima comes with a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) engine. This is a higher performance engine than the SOHC. It offers 192 horsepower, in comparison to the 185 horsepower produced by the Accord’s 2.4-liter four-cylinder DOHC engine. The Optima can also be purchased with a two-liter turbocharged engine. In comparison, the Accord is available with a 3.5-liter, six-cylinder single overhead camshaft (SOHC) engine. The Optima is available with standard automatic transmission. The automatic transmission is available as a slightly more expensive version of the basic Honda Accord.
Safety
Safety is one of the most important features to be included in the Accord vs. Optima comparison. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the Accord as a Top Safety Pick+ based on its safety rating and crash tests. The Optima did not receive this important distinction. The Accord passed every IIHS crash test with the highest possible score, the Optima did not. When it comes to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash test rating, the two cars have nearly identical scores.
Price
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the 2014 Kia Optima is 21,500 dollars, in comparison to 21,955 dollars for the Accord. The price component of the comparison should include fuel usage and efficiency. The highway gas mileage of Accord is 36 miles per gallon* in comparison to the 34 miles per gallon for the Optima. In comparison, the city gas mileage is 27 miles per gallon for the Accord* and 23 miles per gallon for the Optima. It is important to keep the resale value in mind. In 2014, the Honda Accord won the Best Resale Value Award for a midsize sedan. The award is especially meaningful because vehicle brands are continuously improving their midsize sedan range, so the competition is becoming tougher. Do you have additional questions about Honda Accord or are you wondering whether it is the best car for you and your family? Brannon Honda in Birmingham can help you choose. Give us a call today to have all of your questions about vehicle selection answered.
* 24 city/34 highway/28 combined mpg rating for 4-cylinder Sedan 6MT models. 27 city/36 highway/30 combined mpg rating for Sedan CVT models. 26 city/34 highway/29 combined mpg rating for Sport Sedan CVT models. 21 city/34 highway/26 combined mpg rating for V-6 Sedan models. Based on 2014 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
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