Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) or Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)?

2008–2015 vs 2005–2010 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Boot: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 467 l, Optima II / Magentis (MG) 420 l.
Lowest consumption: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 5.6 l/100 km, Optima II / Magentis (MG) 6 l/100 km.
Power: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 110–148 kW, Optima II / Magentis (MG) 103–142 kW.
Standard equipment: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 36 items (Elegance), Optima II / Magentis (MG) 21 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW)2008–2015 · 3 engines · Elegance, Lifestyle, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW)2008–2015no listings	Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)2005–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,726 mm	Length4,735 mm
Width	Width1,840 mm	Width1,805 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm	Height1,480 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,705 mm	Wheelbase2,720 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm	Ground clearance160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume467 l	Trunk volume420 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,560 kg	Curb weight1,415 kg–1,550 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2015	Production years2005–2010
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines8
Power	Power110–148 kW (150–201 hp)	Power103–142 kW (140–193 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4	Displacement (l)2.0–2.7
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 2.2 i-DTEC	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 2.4 i-VTEC	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.7 V6 193
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed222 km/h
Trim levelsElegance · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Elegance	Items in the base trim21 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim49 · Executive	Items in the top trim26 · EX
Equipment · Comfort10 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
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 · Interior3 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety10 · 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)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) or Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)?

Length: Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) 4,735 mm, Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) 4,726 mm (a 9 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,720 vs 2,705 mm. Boot: 420 vs 467 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) or Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)?

The most frugal Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) uses 5.6 l/100 km (2.2 i-DTEC); the most frugal Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) 6 l/100 km (2.0 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) or Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)?

The strongest Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) makes 148 kW (201 hp) (2.4 i-VTEC); the strongest Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) 142 kW (193 hp) (2.7 V6 193).

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