Fiat Croma II (Type 194) or Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)?

2005–2011 vs 2005–2010 · Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: Croma II (Type 194) 4,783 mm, Optima II / Magentis (MG) 4,735 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Croma II (Type 194) 500 l, Optima II / Magentis (MG) 420 l.
Lowest consumption: Croma II (Type 194) 6 l/100 km, Optima II / Magentis (MG) 6 l/100 km.
Power: Croma II (Type 194) 88–147 kW, Optima II / Magentis (MG) 103–142 kW.
Standard equipment: Croma II (Type 194) 32 items (Active), Optima II / Magentis (MG) 21 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Croma II (Type 194)2005–2011 · 7 engines · Active, Dynamic, Emotion, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)2005–2010 · 8 engines · LX, EX, SXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Croma II (Type 194)2005–2011no listings	Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)2005–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,756 mm–4,783 mm	Length4,735 mm
Width	Width1,775 mm–1,777 mm	Width1,805 mm
Height	Height1,597 mm–1,603 mm	Height1,480 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,720 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume420 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,670 kg	Curb weight1,415 kg–1,550 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l–63 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years2005–2010
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines8
Power	Power88–147 kW (120–200 hp)	Power103–142 kW (140–193 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.4	Displacement (l)2.0–2.7
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.9 Multijet 8V 120	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.4 Multijet 200	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.7 V6 193
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed222 km/h
Trim levelsActive · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Active	Items in the base trim21 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Dynamic	Items in the top trim26 · EX
Equipment · Comfort8 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Croma II (Type 194) or Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)?

Length: Fiat Croma II (Type 194) 4,783 mm, Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) 4,735 mm (a 48 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,720 mm. Boot: 500 vs 420 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Croma II (Type 194) or Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)?

The most frugal Fiat Croma II (Type 194) uses 6 l/100 km (1.9 Multijet 8V 120); the most frugal Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) 6 l/100 km (2.0 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Croma II (Type 194) or Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)?

The strongest Fiat Croma II (Type 194) makes 147 kW (200 hp) (2.4 Multijet 200); the strongest Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) 142 kW (193 hp) (2.7 V6 193).

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