Ford Police Responder Hybrid vs Kia Optima
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 Kia Optima
Overview
| Spec | Ford Police Responder HybridSE | Kia OptimaLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | LX |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Police Responder HybridSE | Kia OptimaLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,000 | $23,390 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Police Responder HybridSE | Kia OptimaLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 42 MPG (best) | 29 MPG |
| City MPG | 43 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 41 MPG (best) | 35 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal | 18.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Police Responder HybridSE | Kia OptimaLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 188 hp (best) | 185 hp |
| Torque | 129 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Police Responder HybridSE | Kia OptimaLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,668 lbs | 3,230 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in (best) | 110.4 in |
| Length | 191.8 in (best) | 191.1 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 73.2 in (best) |
| Height | 58 in (best) | 57.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Police Responder HybridSE | Kia OptimaLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Police Responder Hybrid | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $28,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $23,390 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SEL $31,630 MSRP | S $24,890 MSRP |
| 3 | Titanium $34,595 MSRP | SE $26,390 MSRP |
| 4 | — | EX $27,190 MSRP |
| 5 | — | EX $29,310 MSRP |
| 6 | — | EX Premium $30,190 MSRP |
| 7 | — | SX $32,190 MSRP |
| 8 | — | EX $36,090 MSRP |