Kia Optima vs Honda Accord
What's the difference?

Kia Optima

$14,670 - $22,990

2018 price

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Honda Accord

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2024 price

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Summary

2018 Kia Optima

2024 Honda Accord

By Matt Campbell

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.4L

Inline 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

8.3L/100km (combined)

4.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Very roomy
Great ownership plan
Decent price

New exterior design feels refreshing
Great on-road presence and manners
It's fuel efficiency is worth a look

Dislikes

Removed some good stuff to lower price
Not as good looking as pre-facelift model
A bit basic inside

Missing a few features for price tag
Cabin is nice but plain
Multimedia system needs an overhaul

2018 Kia Optima Summary

There are plenty of reasons why you should still consider a mid-sized sedan like the Kia Optima. I’m sure there are… just let me think about this for a sec…

Okay, so this part of the market is dying. A decade ago, sedans like this were really popular, but now there are heaps of alternative options. Yep, people are going for mid-sized SUVs rather than mid-sized sedans like this.

But that doesn’t mean models like the just-updated 2018 Kia Optima are without their reasons for being. I’m just not sure the facelift has made it more appealing to look at…

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2024 Honda Accord Summary

The Honda Accord is now in its 11th generation and there was a time when the Accord, and rivals like the Skoda Superb and Toyota Camry were the perfect family cars.

But if you head to a car park, it's obvious they're no longer the choice when it comes to family hauling.

We’re family testing the new Accord, now offered in one highly-specified variant, to see if its new hybrid powertrain and design are worth a look in a world where the SUV is king.

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Deep dive comparison

2018 Kia Optima 2024 Honda Accord

Verdict

If you travel long distances, want a good amount of space and don’t want to pay big bucks for a new car, then yeah, maybe there is a reason sedans like this will hang around for a while longer.

Sure, the appeal of sedans mightn’t be as strong as it once was, but models like the Kia Optima prove they still have a reason to exist.

Verdict

Will the new Honda Accord e:HEV RS topple the SUV throne? Unlikely, but it proves sedans can still haul the family around in relative comfort and style.

The new Accord drives stupidly well and offers great ongoing ownership costs, even if it's price tag is a little steep. It's hybrid powertrain also offers fantastic efficiency and that's a big win.

Kia Optima vs Honda Accord What's the difference?

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Kia Optima vs Honda Accord
What's the difference?