2019 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel vs. 2019 Kia Optima
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2019 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
$389 /mo.
2019 Kia Optima
$249 /mo.
What is the main difference between Cruze Diesel and Optima?
Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, starting price, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2019 Kia Optima has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel gets 9.3 more mpg. Also, the 2019 Optima is priced $2,630 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2019 Cruze Diesel. In addition, the body structure of Cruze Diesel is slightly smaller than that of the Optima. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 1.6 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$25,620
$22,990
Engine
Engine
1.6L/98
2.4 L/144
Horsepower
Horsepower
137 hp
185 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
31 MPG
24 - 25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
48 MPG
33 - 35 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
37 MPG
27 - 29 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.5 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
183.7 in
191.1 in
Height
Height
57.4 in
57.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
89.9 ft2
97.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.9 in
39.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
45.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.9 in
58.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.3 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.1 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.2 in
56.4 in
Costs
2019 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
2019 Kia Optima
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,150
$1,850 - $2,400
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$389 (2019 Chevrolet Cruze 4dr Sdn Diesel)
$249 (2019 Kia Optima S Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$19,153
$13,813 - $14,363
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