Kia Optima / Magentis (2006 – 2008) vs Daihatsu Altis (2006 – 2010): specs compared
The Kia Optima / Magentis is the more powerful of the two, with up to 188 hp against 167 hp. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 204 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 9.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,383 kg against 1,450 kg. At 4,816 mm, the Daihatsu Altis is 76 mm longer than the Kia Optima / Magentis.
| Specification |
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2006 – 2008
|
Daihatsu
Altis
2006 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2008 | 2006 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 188 hp | 167 hp |
| Torque | 188 – 305 Nm | 224 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 – 10.4 s | 9.1 – 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 201 – 220 km/h | 200 – 204 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 9.2 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,735 – 4,740 mm | 4,816 mm |
| Width | 1,801 – 1,806 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | — |
| Curb weight | 1,383 – 1,500 kg | 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.