2018 Honda Accord LX (man) // 2018 Kia Optima LX comparison

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	The Car Guide rating N/A Honda Accord zone Honda dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 81% Kia Optima zone Kia dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$26,590	CA$23,995
Fees	CA$1,655	CA$1,685
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$500/month	CA$451/month
Awards	Best mid-size sedan of 2018, Best new car of 2018	-
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 l I-4	2.4 l I-4
Power	192 hp @ 5,500 rpm (143 kW)	185 hp @ 6,000 rpm (138 kW)
Torque	192 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 5,000 rpm (260 N·m)	178 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (241 N·m)
Induction	Turbocharged	Atmospheric
Fuel	Regular	Regular
Transmission	N/A	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Sedan	Sedan
Category	Mid-size Sedan	Mid-size Sedan
Assembly	Marysville, OH, US	West Point, GA, US
Generation	10	4
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	8.9 L/100km	9.3 L/100km
Highway	6.7 L/100km	6.6 L/100km
Combined	7.9 L/100km	8.1 L/100km
Autonomy	708 km	864 km
CO₂ emissions	185 g/km	190 g/km
Equipment
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated steering wheel	optional	N/A
Smart key	standard	N/A
Lane departure warning	standard	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	available
Android Auto compatible	standard	available
Sirius XM	N/A	standard
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	N/A
Turning diameter	12 m	11 m
Front suspension	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension	N/A	N/A
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P225/50VR17	P205/65HR16
Rear tires	P225/50VR17	P205/65HR16
Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,882 mm (192″)	4,854 mm (191″)
Width	1,862 mm (73″)	1,859 mm (73″)
Height	1,450 mm (57″)	1,466 mm (58″)
Wheelbase	2,830 mm (111″)	2,804 mm (110″)
Front track	1,600 mm (63″)	1,613 mm (64″)
Rear track	1,610 mm (63″)	1,621 mm (64″)
Weight	1,408 kg (3,104 lb)	1,460 kg (3,219 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	473 l	450 l
Fuel tank	56 l (12 gal)	70 l (15 gal)
Towing capacity	N/A	N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h	N/A	8.7 s
80-120 km/h	N/A	6.0 s
Top speed	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	N/A	44 m
Warranty
Base warranty	3 years/60,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
Powertrain warranty	5 years/100,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	N/A	6/10
Reliability	N/A	10/10
Safety	N/A	9/10
Infotainment	N/A	8/10
Driving	N/A	7/10
Overall	N/A	8/10
Average	N/A	81%

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