News
Features
New Cars
Used Cars
Shopping Tools
2020 Awards
  1. Home
  2. Compare Cars
  3. Compare Hyundai Azera vs Kia Optima

Compare Hyundai Azera vs Kia Optima

Hyundai Azera
2017 Hyundai Azera
Select configuration:
$34,100
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
Hyundai Azera For Sale Hyundai Azera Full Review
Change Car
Kia Optima
2020 Kia Optima
Select configuration:
$23,390
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
Kia Optima For Sale Kia Optima Full Review
Change Car
Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Chevrolet SS Chrysler 200 Sedan Ford Fusion Ford Fusion Energi Ford Fusion Hybrid Honda Accord Honda Accord Hybrid Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Kia Optima Hybrid Kia Stinger Mazda 6 Sedan Nissan Altima Nissan Maxima Subaru Legacy Toyota Camry Toyota Camry Hybrid Volkswagen CC Volkswagen Passat
Select Car

Overview

Engine
3.3L V6 Gas
Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
16.3 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³

Photos

Hyundai Azera
2017 Hyundai Azera Limited Sedan Exterior
2017 Hyundai Azera Limited Sedan Dashboard
31
More
Kia Optima
2019-2020 Kia Optima Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Kia Optima Steering Wheel
31
More

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.3L V6 Gas
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
293 hp @ 6400 rpm
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
255 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,684 lbs
3,230 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
23 MPG
27 MPG
City
20 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.7 Tons/yr
6.6 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
370 miles
444 miles
Cruising Range Highway
518 miles
592 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
193.7 in
191.1 in
Height
57.9 in
57.7 in
Max Width
73.2 in
73.2 in
Front Width
63.2 in
63.5 in
Rear Width
63.3 in
63.8 in
Wheelbase
112 in
110.4 in
Ground Clearance
5.4 in
5.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
45.5 in
45.5 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.3 in
39.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.3 in
58.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.6 in
56 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.8 in
35.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.6 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.4 in
56.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54.2 in
56 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
16.3 ft³
15.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.5 ft
N/A

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/45VR18
P205/65HR16
Rear Tire
P245/45VR18
P205/65HR16
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Diamond White Pearl
  • Eclipse Black
  • Hyper White
  • Ion Silver
  • Moroccan Pearl
  • Nocturne Black
  • Pewter Gray Metallic
  • Starlight Silver
  • Venetian Red Pearl
  • Ebony Black
  • Gravity Grey
  • Horizon Blue, Build Out: 11/30/2019
  • Sangria
  • Sparkling Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Snow White Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

  • Camel, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Graphite Black, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
7 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Now Buzzing
Opinion: Cadillac and Lexus Are Too Scared To Play With M And AMG
Opinion
Opinion: Cadillac and Lexus Are Too Scared To Play With M And AMG
The World's Most Obnoxious Nissan GT-R Could Be Yours
For Sale
The World's Most Obnoxious Nissan GT-R Could Be Yours
America's Top-Selling SUV Being Investigated For Fire Hazard
Industry News
America's Top-Selling SUV Being Investigated For Fire Hazard
Mild Hybrid Hyundai Bayon Revealed With Oddball Styling
Reveal
Mild Hybrid Hyundai Bayon Revealed With Oddball Styling
Official: Volvo Announces Electric-Only Future
Industry News
Official: Volvo Announces Electric-Only Future
Aston Martin Teases New DBX Lineup; PHEV Could Pack 800 HP
Off-Road
Aston Martin Teases New DBX Lineup; PHEV Could Pack 800 HP
Hyundai Azera
Best Comparisons
Kia Optima
Best Comparisons
  • Popular Tags
  • Cars
By Make
Acura Alfa Romeo Apollo Automobil Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nikola Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce smart Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo
By Car Type
SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars
By Price
Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K