2014 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Kia Optima

2014 Ford Fusion

2014 Kia Optima

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4-Door Sedan S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S FWD	22	34	$20,488	$21,970
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S Hybrid FWD	44	41	$24,497	$26,270
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE FWD	22	34	$22,079	$23,935
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE Hybrid FWD	44	41	$25,166	$27,280
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium AWD	22	31	$30,074	$32,600
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium FWD	22	33	$28,229	$30,600
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium Hybrid FWD	44	41	$30,074	$32,600
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan SE Luxury	40	36	$32,011	$34,700
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan Titanium	40	36	$33,671	$36,500

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4-Door Sedan EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Optima 4-Door Sedan EX	23	34	$22,429	$23,950
Optima 4-Door Sedan LX	23	34	$20,579	$21,500
Optima 4-Door Sedan SX	23	34	$23,877	$25,500
Optima 4-Door Sedan SX Turbo	20	31	$25,763	$27,500
Optima 4-Door Sedan SXL Turbo	20	31	$32,963	$35,300
Optima Hybrid 4-Door Sedan EX	35	39	$29,670	$31,995
Optima Hybrid 4-Door Sedan LX	36	40	$24,350	$25,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,488

$22,429

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,970

$23,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$366 / month

$399 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Ford Fusion has stunning good looks, satisfying performance, and top-notch safety and fuel economy--all without skimping on the interior space and ride comfort that really means something to mid-size sedan shoppers.

The 2014 Kia Optima is a sensible and spacious four-door sedan, but it moonlights as something a little more stylish and adventuresome.

TCC Likes

Rock-star good looks
Great cabin design
Taut, inspired handling

Handsome exterior, made even sharper
Simple dash layout
Improved seats

TCC Dislikes

Just average back-seat room
You pay a premium for the best mpg
Gloss plastic interior trim

Tough getting in and out of back seats
A little noisier inside than top rivals

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.8

102.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

34.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

Second Hip Room (in)

54.4

54.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

44.3

45.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

110

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.9

72.1

Track Width, Front (in)

62.7

62.8

Length, Overall (in)

191.7

190.7

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

57.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.4

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.5

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

35.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P215/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3431

3272

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 6.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

760

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4500

181 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

997

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 6000

192 @ 6300

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

44W

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.21

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

2.88

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.80

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.64

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fusion

Kia Optima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.0 (Est)

6.8 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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