2020 Kia Optima vs Honda Accord

If you’re searching for a new commuter car, the 2020 Kia Optima and 2020 Honda Accord are two sedans that are definitely worth checking out. If you’re in Avon, Indianapolis, or Plainfield and are considering getting behind the wheel of one of these cars, Andy Mohr Kia would like to help.

Below is a comparison of the Optima vs. Accord. Read through it carefully to find out which vehicle is the better choice for you. If you have any questions along the way or would like to learn more about what sets these vehicles apart, reach out to a member of our sales team.

Optima vs Accord: Interior Measurements

The 2020 Kia Optima and Honda Accord provide you and your passengers with a lot of room inside the cabin. A close examination of each car’s dimensions will reveal a few differences that are well worth checking out.

We’ll take a look at the Optima sedan first. It allows everyone on board to spread out comfortably, supplying you with a total interior volume of 120.7 cubic feet. The Honda Accord doesn’t offer quite as much freedom for its occupants to move around, since its passenger volume only comes to 105.6 cubic feet.

Additionally, the seating arrangements in the Accord aren’t as accommodating as the ones in the Optima, as you can see in the following cabin measurements…

	Kia Optima	Honda Accord
Front Headroom	39.8 inches	39.5 inches
Front Hip Room	56 inches	55.3 inches
Front Legroom	45.5 inches	42.3 inches
Rear Headroom	37.8 inches	37.3 inches
Rear Hip Room	56 inches	55 inches

As you can see, when it comes to headroom, the Optima and Accord are fairly evenly matched; however, this is where their differences end. Taller drivers will probably prefer the superior leg space that the Optima has to offer, along with more hip room for the whole cabin to enjoy.

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Convenience of the Optima vs Accord

Some of the most exciting features on a new car are its top-of-the-line technologies, which work to create a more enjoyable and convenient ride.

Take, for example, the available Smart Welcome on the 2020 Kia Optima. It’s able to recognize your Smart Key when you’re holding it in your hand or it’s in your pocket. As you approach your vehicle, the exterior door pocket will illuminate for improved visibility and easy access, so you can safely enter the sedan and be on your way.

The Optima is also available with a Smart Trunk™. This feature comes in handy if your hands are full of grocery bags or luggage. It detects your Smart Key when you’re standing behind the vehicle and automatically opens the trunk so that you can place items inside the 15.9 cubic feet of cargo room.

Unfortunately, the Honda Accord isn’t available with either of these features, so you won’t be able to enjoy the safety and convenience they provide.

Entertainment Differences in the Kia Optima & Honda Accord

Entertainment is another category in which the 2020 Kia Optima successfully pulls away from the Accord.

It fills the cabin with your favorite music, podcast, or audiobook via the available Harman Kardon® QuantumLogic™ Premium Surround Sound with Clari-Fi™ system, which boasts 630 full-bodied watts through 10 speakers strategically placed around the cabin to completely immerse you in quality sound.

While the premium audio system in the Honda Accord also has 10 speakers, the most power you can expect is 450 watts. Therefore, you may notice a difference in sound quality when it comes to listening to your tunes.

The Optima also comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen display that allows you to control your desired listening experience. Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® integration in this system allow you to plug your phone in for instant access to your customized playlists and podcast library.

If you’d like this same expansive screen in the Accord, you’ll have to upgrade to a higher trim level since it comes standard with a 7-inch display. Smartphone integration also doesn’t come standard on the Accord. So, if you’re looking for basic entertainment options at any trim level, the Optima may be the better sedan for you.

Is the 2020 Optima or 2020 Accord Best for Me?

While both sedans have a lot to offer, the 2020 Kia Optima manages to outshine the 2020 Honda Accord within the areas of interior comfort, convenience, and entertainment. So, if you’re searching for a new car, you may enjoy what the Optima has to offer over the Accord.

However, the best way to see which vehicle is best for you is to get behind the wheel. Drivers in Avon, Indianapolis, and Plainfield can stop by the showroom at Andy Mohr Kia today to meet with a member of our sales team to begin your car-buying journey. We’ll answer all your questions and show you the features on the Optima you’re most excited about.

There’s even more to love about the 2020 Optima, like its advanced safety features, so we’ll be sure to take the time to show you the sedan firsthand. Then, we’ll get you behind the wheel so that you can accurately choose between the efficient standard engine and powerful available 245-horsepower motor.

Think the Optima is the right car for you? Contact us today to set up a test drive!

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