Lancia Delta (2008 – 2013) vs Kia Optima / Magentis (2008 – 2010): specs compared
Both offer around 200 hp at most. The Lancia Delta is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 9.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,421 kg. At 4,801 mm, the Kia Optima / Magentis is 282 mm longer than the Lancia Delta.
| Specification |
Lancia
Delta
2008 – 2013
|
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2008 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 6 |
| Fuel | Gas / other, Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 200 hp | 150 – 197 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 360 Nm | 197 – 305 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 10.7 s | 9.5 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 230 km/h | 201 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.6 – 8.3 L/100 km | 6.0 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,519 mm | 4,801 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,806 mm |
| Height | 1,499 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 – 1,505 kg | 1,421 – 1,603 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.