Main rivals
Kia Optima alternatives
The closest alternatives to the Kia Optima are the Mazda Xedos 9, MG ZT and Renault Talisman — same-class rivals of similar size and price.
| Car | Power | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | Consumption | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima · this car | 180 hp | 8.9 s | 210 km/h | 5.4 l/100km | €36,920 | |
| Mazda Xedos 9 | 164 hp | 11 s | 207 km/h | 10.7 l/100km | €40,895 | Compare cars → |
| MG ZT | 260 hp | 6.6 s | 250 km/h | 13.2 l/100km | €60,000 | Compare cars → |
| Renault Talisman | 190 hp | 9 s | 225 km/h | 5.7 l/100km | €47,630 | Compare cars → |
| BYD Seal | 530 hp | 3.8 s | 180 km/h | — | €52,690 | Compare cars → |
| Alfa Romeo 159 | 260 hp | 7.2 s | 244 km/h | 12.1 l/100km | €55,795 | Compare cars → |
| BYD Seal 6 | 97 hp | 8.9 s | 180 km/h | 2.3 l/100km | €36,990 | Compare cars → |
Rivals are same-body, same-segment models from other brands within a similar price range. Figures are for each model’s most fully-specified current variant.