Competitors Kia Optima. Kia Optima against Toyota Camry. Optimal balance. Motors and prices

Large sedans In Favor, at all times - in any case, we, in Russia. A typical buyer is a man closer to forty, belonging to the medium class wealthy for Russian standards. This is difficult to surprise something, and the requirements are high.

The unshakable leader of the Toyota Camry class year and a half ago survived restyling - and confidently won our comparative test (VR, 2015, No. 4), but Kia Optima. He lost: we were compiled on the Nevzhenets smoothness and noise insulation. She losted in a market war. But it would be foolish to think that the hardworking Koreans lay down with a similar position of things.

And now we are Optima a new generation. With someone to compare it, how not with Camry? The seconds in this duel will perform an updated Mazda 6 and Volkswagen Passat B8. All cars - with engine motors from 180 to 192 hp and automatic transmissions.

Unproved

The common Kia Optima is suitable and fans of a slow, relaxing ride, and in the measure of active drivers.

Toyota Camry. unconditionally leading in the segment, but already elder: five years - a serious age according to the current standards. And more and more, it gives it an interior in the cabinet style. The quality of the assembly is high, but the materials are not the best. Inserts under the tree are immediately recognized as plastic. Does not add points and silver decor for metal. Sand color salon? But this is not a snow-white caribbean sand, but our harm, yellow, from the near Moscow Ramensky district.

Soft driver's chair With widespread rollers of lateral support, delight does not cause, but sit comfortable. A coarse-dry skin steering wheel has an optimal cross section.

But the axes of rectangular keys on the front panel and the legendary electronic clock pull the car in the distant past.

What is able to please Toyota? A good visibility is not needed or the camera (although the rear is available), nor other electronic assistants. And also spacious rearly near the low central tunnel: passengers are delighted.

The bunch of the engine and the box works simply. Gasoline 2.5-liter "Four" with a capacity of 181 hp Confidently pulls a semi-trial sedan in the entire range of revolutions - albeit without a light. The six-speed machine is a little thoughtful, but replaces the transfer extremely smoothly, imperceptibly. Does not bring the excitement frankly empty and the most "long" steering wheel in our quartet (three turns from the stop until the stop).

Camry - not for fast turns. She is for a quiet ride. Direct route, measured accelerations - here is her element. Not bad noise insulation (only weak aerodynamic noises are made to the salon) only emphasizes the powerful machine. And the main trump card is smoothness. The smallest is dissolved somewhere in shock absorbers and silent blocks, and large-scale spoke only by smooth squeezing of the stern. So calm, only calm!

Kia Optima is trying to take revenge for last year's defeat. Mazda 6, Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Passat categorically against.

Europe or Asia? Relative Volkswagen Passat. and Skoda Superb. - or Toyota Camry and new Kia. Optima? It is like a hockey confrontation of Korea and Germany. Well, or Japan with the Czech Republic. The result is known in advance ...

But still formally, it is classmates, and we could not push them foreheads - in a good, comparative test, the meaning of these words. However, decided to break the match for two duel tests. Rules inside Euroleague: price tag of about 2.4 million rubles, turbo engine 1.8 (180 hp) and "Robot" DSG. At the "Asians", the same frameworks are different: about 1.6 million, atmospheric volumes of 2.4-2.5 l with a capacity of 181-188 hp - And ordinary "automata".

Looking at the results of Russian sales in the class D +, you might think that Camry is non-alternative. Over the past year - 30 thousand implemented sedans and more than a fourfold advantage over the closest rival, which is the co-owner of the previous Optima Hyundai I40!

Optima - Mature lady. Effective outside, is not afarring manner and modest in queries

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New Optima - a competitor more serious.

Chu! In Kia, the Teutonic Spirit, or rather - the spirit of Audi. Let the six-year-old limitations. Electrified KIA chair with settings memory lacks perhaps the adjustments of the length of the pillow and the density of the backrest

Contrast tools KIA - without flaws

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The massive rollers of the ventilated armchair are shrouded, but the profile and rigidity are not worse than Volkswagenovsky. Bright scales and the driver deployed to the driver makes up, "AUTOMATIC" tausat six gears gently, imperceptibly and predictable - unlike the Toyota box, inhibited relaxed hydrotransformer.

Electric parking brake Already available in the "medium" configuration LUXE, but the ventilation of the armchairs and the car parkper - only in the top version of GT Line
Six-speed "Avtomat" KIA Flood and enough terminated - a weak sport-stimulator included with the Drive Mode button behind the selector, he does not need
Buttons, details are all in a row. And the shelf - with a wireless charging of smartphones, like Toyota

From Generation B. generation Skoda Superb becomes larger and larger, in order not to miss the lead in the classroom on the disroxant and the volume of the trunk. This is the current generation of the model significantly added in size. Length increased from 4833 to 4861 mm (+32 mm), and the wheelbase was stretched from 2761 to 2841 mm (+80 mm). Such an increase, of course, could not not affect the size of the cabin.

However, Optima does not lag in this sense. She is one of the closest things in the size of classmates. With the change of generations, the Korean sedan added another centimeter to a total length and stretched to 4855 mm, and the wheelbase increased from 2795 to 2805 mm (+10 mm).

But it seems that these are these 3.5 cm differences in size wheel Bases And played a decisive role. By the stock of foot space rear passengers "Korean" still loses a little "CHEU". However, it (difference) is noticeable only after measurements. It is unlikely that it can be felt without armed with a ruler. And in one, and in another car you can easily get a set, putting my leg, even if you call Shakil O'Neill. Another thing is that the sofa itself in Superb is a bit more convenient.
He is better molded by landing places and the backrest is desposted. Yes, the central passenger will not be very comfortable due to the high tunnel, but also in Optima it is, even if not so massive.

The same applies to the front armchairs. The backs are not bad protected from both seats, but in Optima they still lack side support. And the SuperB rollers, although not outstanding, but they perfectly hold back even in steep turns. But on this advantage of the driver Skoda ends. Pick a convenient position behind the wheel is easy in both cars. Serious ergonomic miscalculations are not observed from "Cecha", no "Korean". Use the multimedia system easily in KIA, and in Skoda, since rivals preach a similar approach to control: The main functions are activated by the analog buttons on the center console, and the thin settings are already carried out inside the menu using the touchscreen. Interfaces, by the way, the most simple and understandable.
The volume of cargo compartments is not small in both cars: 510 l in Kia and 625 liters at Skoda. And arguing about the convenience of loading and unloading large cargo - meaningless. Superb - Liftbek. Fifth door raised with rear glass, much more practical.

Move horse

However, the owners of these cars are more likely driving than in the rear sofa. Therefore, for many of them, good riding habits are as important as, for example, a spacious salon and big trunk. And here Skoda Superb offers a much wider choice. We have this car available with three petrol engines (1.8 TFSI with a capacity of 180 hp. And a 2-liter engine in two versions of version - 220 and 280 hp) and one diesel, 190-strong 1.9 TDI. There are options with "mechanics", with a 6- or 7-speed "robot" DSG, mono- and all-wheel drive. But Kia Optima is still sold in a single version - with a 1.7-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 141 hp and a 7-speed "robot" DCT. Consumption in a mixed cycle of 5.1 l / 100 km is, of course, great, but this motor is still weak for such a solid car. Superb went to us in the starting gasoline version, but this Liftbek first "hundred" is gaining at 8 s and actually performs a flaw. It would be optimal to oppose Optima Diesel Superb, but here it is unlikely that she would have a chance to win. Skoda with 1.9 TDI and at all promises consumption at 4.1 l / 100 km, and to "hundreds" the car accelerates for all the same 8 s, while KIA is required for this 11. Not surprising: Torque from Superb is 400 nm, Available at 1750 rpm, and Optima peak at the same mark, but it is only 340 nm.

But it's not just a torque. An important contribution is made by gearboxes. Despite the fact that they are very close to constructively (both test machines were equipped with 7-speed "robots"), in terms of efficiency among them there is an obvious leader. Koreans still allow the "knit" capacity. So the victory gets Skoda again, although for the sake of justice it is necessary to emphasize that neither the speed nor the logicality of the switches of both units does not cause any complaints.
As for the chassis, both models of engineers have found a good balance between comfort and handling. Yes, in some situations Skoda seems more assembled on the go. But she grabs the same time in front of some major irregularities, which without the revelation of conscience "smooth out" the Kia suspension.

And here steering We liked more on Superb. The mechanisms of both machines with electric power plants, but on the Czech elefbeck it is definitely calibrated. The steering wheel is not heavy, but the reaction of the car is fast and accurate. Yes, and feedback is quite transparent. While Baranka Kia is trying at all do not load the driver information about the roadway. Even when she would take by the way.

conclusions

Optima A bit inferior to Superb in almost all parameters. But justice for the sake of the sake of admitted that this lag is meager. And if when choosing a car of this class, the price is one of the defining factors, but far from dominant, then preference is worth paying to the Czech Liftback. But if the financial question is especially acute, then you are direct road to Kia dealer. There you will be offered a "lot of car" for acceptable money. Yes, and his equipment will probably be richer than Skoda.

Skoda Superb.

Body Liftbek, Spacious rear row, big trunk, economical motor, honed driving habits

High tunnel in the second row, harsh stroke on some types of coatings, high cost of options

Kia Optima.

Traction motor, comfortable move,
good interior rich Equipment, nice price list

Having won the battle on best car Korean business class, Kia Optima rapidly continued to move forward. Thus, debuting the fourth generation in 2015, the optima may feel boldly to compete with world representatives of this segment, and it is quite a chance to be called the best. Do you agree with this Volkswagen Passat? Now we will find out.

The first in the arena appears "Grozny" German representative of the Volkswagen Passat B8 business class. I think immediately after these words, many motorists who are always true volkswagen concernwill argue that at Optima is absolutely no chance. But we will not hurry the events ahead of time and return to our "battle".

Finally new Volkswagen. Passat begins to sacrifice its predecessors - models B7. Now the updated Passat stopped being bored and began to be a really "predatory" car.

Saving barely noticeable outlines from its predecessor, the car on the new platform looks nicely outwardly. He has a well-developed body lines, the front headlights, the ends of which are harmoniously connected to the winding of the hood, as well as the branded grille of the radiator and the changed front bumper really look pretty dynamically.

In addition to external view The car is very clinging and his salon. As always, in German stylish interior, With wonderful quality finishing materials. The front panel is good not only in appearance, but also to the touch. The central display pleases the saturation of the image and the clarity of work. Under it is a three-zone climate control adjustment panel. Everything works quickly, in a timely manner and the backlash in the "twilk" was not seen.

The driver's instrument panel in this generation has become electronic and multifunctional. Now there is no need to use switches to display the desired indicator, for example, such as outdoor temperature, fuel consumption, etc. Now such information is transferred to separate panel locations and is displayed constantly, and in myself on-board computer You can output the image from the navigation system, trip-computer data and much more.

The steering wheel, covered with soft skin and asks in the hands, and the buttons located on it and the submissive petals are nice to fall under the fingers. Seats comfortable with high-quality upholstery and a wide range of adjustments will not give the body to get tired of long trips. On the back row of the seat seats are more than enough for the feet of passengers. It will be uncomfortable only to someone who will sit in the middle, as it will be great to interfere with a massive and high central tunnel with climate adjustments in the back of the car. And the side curtains of two rear doors And three comfortable head restraints create a good comfort and a kind of highlight Volkswagen Passat.

Go to our second participant - Kia Optima. The new, the fourth generation of Optima is also "Grozny" looks and leaves a pleasant impression by its updated exterior.

The head optics changed, the front bumper and cuts under the fog. Now the car looks even harmonious, so that its appearance is not so much behind his opponent. What about the cabin?

Of course, the Optima Salon looks forward to Passatovsky, but nothing is inferior in its logicness and quality of finishing materials. It is immediately clear that Korean automakers focuses the interior of the car on the driver, as he says the central panel deployed to the driver's location.

Yes, the central display is less, but also high quality shows and pleases speed. The central deflectors are symmetrical, not as at the Passat, it seems that the central right deflector stretches to the end of the torpedo. Convenient system adjustment climatic Installation and the central tunnel, where in the front of the car it is in an anatomical position under the right hand, a gear selector is located, and the right room has a spacious niche for any small things. And the Passat limited himself in this place only with cup holders. The steering wheel is now trimmed with leather, and the steering buttons are really convenient than in previous versions. The instrument panel is bangible with standard white-red backlight. As before, she read well and convenient, only now the developers seem to have a small "marafet", making it more pleasant for the eyes.

The front seats are comfortable, high-quality and equipped with necessary adjustments, allowing to fully adjust the driver's seat under themselves. The minus was the pillows of lateral support, which are located too far from each other, but there is quite a rare function - ventilation of the front seats than the Volkswagen does not boast. I was pleased with the rear row of seats: places - even debut, and the central tunnel is not confused under the legs. Even if the front seats will move back to the back, the back of the space will still be enough.

Compared to the Passat, Kia visibility from behind is much worse, but thanks to the rear view chamber with the ability to regulate the viewing angle, this lack does not expand. It is also worth noting that a roof with a panoramic view Optima "ate" the space above the head, so a rather a sharp man will rest in the ceiling, which you will not say about the consequences of the passage of the lying police, especially at high speed.

Go to the most painstaking theme - engine and suspension. Volkswagen Passat B8 Complete engine TSI With a working volume of 1.8 liters, with a capacity of 180 hp and seven-step box dsg., And Kia Optima motor 2.4 liters, with a capacity of 188 hp and a six-speed machine.

Well, the speaker of the Passat with its 180-strong engine is striking imagination. The maximum torque is achieved on low revolutions And the car is already from the start in the literal sense of "tears" of all participants in the movement. It did not cost here and without the merit of the Robot, which is clearly and in time switches the transmissions. And the consumption was pleasantly surprised - in the city of 9 liters, and on the track 5! Noise isolation, and control in height. With increasing speed, the force of the steering wheel is growing and there is good feedback and small rolls on steep turns.

The suspension of the new platform has become greater energy intensity and allows you to confidently pass any irregularities without fear of "breaking".

Kia's engine has a moderate burden and, together with a six-speed automatic, it does not fit for an active ride, and if you try to squeeze out "all juices" from it, then the standard mixed consumption with 11 liters will grow into all 15. I was pleased that Koreans are able to learn mistakes. If in the past generations noise insulation was just disgusting, and the suspension is little energy intensive, then in this car everything went to a new level. While driving in the cabin, and the irregularities of the road "filtered" is simply wonderful. The only thing, of course, with rather deep pothuses, you have to drop speed.

By summing up, of course, Volkswagen wins in this "battle", surpassing its oriental competitor for design and running qualities. But! In turning on here the "pricing policy", the Passat will be too expensive and in this case, optima will cost both the purchase and maintenance is much cheaper. I will not say that Kia has gone far back. Koreans tried to fame, and I think the next generation can still give "heat" to its competitors.

Regarding japanese car, he almost always enjoyed enviable popularity from domestic buyers. Just recently, the Korean analogue of Kia Optima swung on his leadership, which looks quite a decent competitor to the Word, capable of moving the Japanese from the pedestal. Despite this, the Japanese are also not dreamed, and they are ready to offer new version Camry.

Frameless sedan.

Ratings and sales

At first, two thousandths, many large car corporations have erected their factories in Russia and tried, as long as possible to resist in the domestic market. but japanese company, I went to several other ways. If the majority of the company put on conveyors, exceptionally compact versions of crossovers, the Japanese company decided to launch Camry into production. And run forward, it should be noted that they did a completely right step. Since localization had, cars began to be sold at a fairly attractive price, which was positively affected by consumer demand. A few years ago, Camry was sold in about the same volumes that all combined cars of this class. For example, in 2017 more than 28 thousand cars were sold. This is an incredibly high indicator, given what cars, to put it mildly, are not cheap.

Korean sedan.

• At the moment, Camry got rid of a sufficient lush body, which already fed to many users already. The exterior began to look in the sports style, which is quite good.
• Regarding Optima, he is the only car of his brand who received so large dimensions. Moreover, challenges, also on top.

Over the past few months, the demand for Korean cars has increased, the Russians bought almost 13 thousand copies of the car. Such an interest K. korean car, It is possible to determine that now he received a much stronger design, and the pricing policy has become more gentle.

Engine and transmission

Regarding the American car market Camry, there is an opportunity to purchase updated engines that have not been used until now. For the Russian consumer, things are somewhat different. The basic option, as before, will, a 2-liter unit, with a maximum power of 150 horse poweras well as with an automatic six-speed gearbox. With regard to the indicators of the speakers, then nothing is clear here. It is possible that the first one hundred kilometers per hour, the car will be able to overcome, in 10.4 seconds, as well as the previous model of the series. For such a huge and solid sedan, such a motor will be clearly not enough, in some situations. In the event that the speaker indicator is very important, it is worth paying attention to an option operating at 2.5 liters. Such a motor is capable of working on 181 horsepower. The previous generation of Camry, thanks to this motor, could reach 100 kilometers per hour, in 9 seconds. Two these modifications, work on a six-speed machine.

The main news related to the technical feature is associated with the top version of the car. Here already 3.5-liter engine installed, there is a V-shaped six. The main predominant feature of this car is that there is a system of combined fuel injection. In other markets, a similar model is capable of showing power in 305 horsepower. With regard to the domestic market, versions operating at 249 horsepower will be sold here. Here will also be available and updated eight-stage automatic.

Regarding the basic version of KIA, there is an all the same 2-liter engine operating on 150 horsepower. However, Optima-2.0 option may offer mechanical box Transmissions that for many buyers, is a significant plus. In order to purchase a 6-speed automatic, you will have to pay a little. The first option is able to accelerate up to 100 kilometers per hour in 9.6 seconds, and an option with a machine gun, for 10.7 seconds.

Optima option with a 2.4 liter motor, is able to show 188 horsepower. Despite this, no additional forces, such an option in front of the Japanese analogue does not give, the car accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour, for 9.1 seconds. With regard to the most expensive version of the car, here, in contrast to Camry, there is a turbocharged V4, which, with a volume of 2 liters, has a capacity of 245 horsepower. This option will allow to accelerate to 100 kilometers per hour, in just 7.4 seconds, and maximum speed Car, amounted to 240 kilometers per hour.

Pricing policy and configuration

The very first and affordable version of the Camry car was named standard, and 1 million 390 thousand rubles will cost such an option. In the package of a car, in this case, include: heated seats, climate control, full of aircraft, the ability to launch a car without a key, high-quality audio system, light sensors and high-quality lED headlights. Of course, there are much more different little things here, but it is only the most interesting and interesting to list.

High-quality sedan

Regarding the modification called Standard Plus, then there is a 2-liter option for 1 million 499 thousand rubles, as well as an option for 2.5 liters, for 1 million 623 thousand rubles. Here there are front and rear type of patronics, high-quality steering wheel, skin-sheathed, heated seats, mirrors and windshield, high-quality cruise control and no less qualitative multimedia system With a large sevenuminum screen. More dear version It can also offer a special induction system for charging smartphones. Regarding the version of the classic, here in addition to everything, also a high-quality leather interior appeared, as well as the electric drive of the front seats of the car. The price in this case is 1 million 549 thousand rubles. In this case, in order to get a 2.5 liter engine, you will have to additionally give more than 150 thousand rubles.

Regarding the version of Safety, it will cost 1 million 818 thousand rubles, and the prestige of Safety will cost 1 million 930 thousand rubles. Both of these options possess only 2.5 lithing motor.

With regard to the first option, it will be here: high-quality 17-inch wheels, reliable heating of the steering wheel and front seats, a more advanced rear-view camera, a wheel airbag, and there is also a fairly high-quality cruise control. Among other things, it is simply impossible to circumvent attention to the special feature of emergency braking on the roads, as well as a special system warning collision.

The second option was in a complete set, high-quality 18-inch wheels, an interesting and very high-quality ionizer, improved audio system. Also now there is an eight-inch screen.

The variation that uses the V6 motor can be purchased for 2 million 166 thousand rubles. Such a price is designed only to the luxury package. With regard to the most expensive version of the car, it costs 2 million 341 thousand rubles.

Regarding price Policy Optima, then they are more accessible in this case. The basic version of the car with a manual transmission will cost 1 million 209 thousand rubles. However, in this case, the equipment of the car is much less qualitative. It is already installed, only air conditioning, a regular radio tape recorder and 16 inch wheels. Modification of comfort, there will be 1 million 329 thousand 900 rubles. There will already be climate control and a rain sensor, as well as the shell-skinned steering wheel.

Luxury equipment car, will stand 1 million 449 thousand rubles. Here there are weaving discs, the electric type of driving a driver's seat, as well as an electric handbrake. From this version, you can purchase, for an additional 80 thousand rubles, a vehicle with a 2.4 liter engine. Prestige version will stand 1 million 529 thousand rubles. Here, the changes are connected only with additional tracking systems for blind zones, as well as with the ability to access the salon, without a key.

The most expensive modification of the car, got the name GT. Such an option will cost 1 million 879 thousand rubles. In this case, 18 inch wheels are installed, LED headlamps, improved sports steering wheel, as well as a specialized function of a circular review.

What to choose ultimately

Regarding the Japanese car, he was significantly finalized from a visual point of view, but it technically did not change. Among other things, maintenance japanese model It will cost a rather round sum. But, he is just gorgeous in the cabin.

Korean car can offer good technical featuresas well as a manual transmission. Moreover, he is a bit more economical, and service will cost cheaper. However, in this case, less interesting design and much less technical capabilities than Camry.