Kia Optima / Magentis (2016 – 2019) vs Renault Talisman (2016 – 2019): specs compared
The Kia Optima / Magentis is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 225 hp. The Renault Talisman is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 9.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 4.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,387 kg against 1,460 kg.
| Specification |
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2016 – 2019
|
Renault
Talisman
2016 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | France |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2019 | 2016 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 141 – 248 hp | 110 – 225 hp |
| Torque | 196 – 353 Nm | 220 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 – 11.0 s | 7.4 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 209 km/h | 190 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 7.4 L/100 km | 3.6 – 5.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,854 mm | 4,849 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,809 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,460 – 1,605 kg | 1,387 – 1,530 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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