Kia Optima JF or Kia Optima TF?

2015–2020 vs 2010–2015 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: Optima JF 4,855 mm, Optima TF 4,845 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Optima JF 552 l, Optima TF 505 l.
Lowest consumption: Optima JF 1.4 l/100 km, Optima TF 5 l/100 km.
Power: Optima JF 100–180 kW, Optima TF 100–202 kW.
Standard equipment: Optima JF 28 items (LX), Optima TF 29 items (LX).
On Autodrom: Optima JF from €9,050 (1 listing); no Optima TF is listed right now.

Kia Optima JF2015–2020 · 14 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →1 listing from €9,050 →

Kia Optima TF2010–2015 · 9 engines · LX, EX, Platinum, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Optima JF2015–20201 listing · from €9,050	Kia Optima TF2010–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,855 mm	Length4,845 mm
Width	Width1,860 mm	Width1,830 mm
Height	Height1,465 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,455 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,805 mm	Wheelbase2,795 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume307 l–552 l	Trunk volume381 l–505 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,480 kg–1,810 kg	Curb weight1,443 kg–1,590 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–70 l	Fuel tank65 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2020	Production years2010–2015
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines9
Power	Power100–180 kW (136–245 hp)	Power100–202 kW (136–275 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.4	Displacement (l)1.7–2.4
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.4 l/100 km · 2.0 GDI Plug-in Hybrid Sportswagon	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.7 CRDi 136
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.0 T-GDI GT	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.0 T-GDI
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · LX	Items in the base trim29 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim36 · Platinum
Equipment · Comfort8 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height 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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
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 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 8
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✓
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-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
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	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€9,050	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Optima JF or Kia Optima TF?

Length: Kia Optima JF 4,855 mm, Kia Optima TF 4,845 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,805 vs 2,795 mm. Boot: 552 vs 505 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Optima JF or Kia Optima TF?

The most frugal Kia Optima JF uses 1.4 l/100 km (2.0 GDI Plug-in Hybrid Sportswagon); the most frugal Kia Optima TF 5 l/100 km (1.7 CRDi 136).

Which is more powerful — Kia Optima JF or Kia Optima TF?

The strongest Kia Optima JF makes 180 kW (245 hp) (2.0 T-GDI GT); the strongest Kia Optima TF 202 kW (275 hp) (2.0 T-GDI).

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