Kia and Hyundai are the new blood of the automotive industry. The Korean auto makers have been making good cars at affordable prices. This a niche once dominated by the likes of Honda and Toyota. We all know that healthy competition helps everyone. Has Toyota adapted and stepped up its game or is it just resting on its laurels, hoping that its reputation will carry it through? Let’s take a peak and see if the newcomers can topple the giants.
We put the 2020 Toyota Camry SE and the 2020 Hyundai Kia Optima S toe-to-toe with each other. Here are the results.
2020 Toyota Camry SE |
vs |
2020 Kia Optima S |
$26,170 |
MSRP |
$24,690 |
2.5L-inline 4-cyl |
Engine |
2.4L-inline 4-cyl |
203 hp / 184 ft-lbs |
Horsepower / Torque |
185 hp / 178 ft-lbs |
FWD or AWD |
Drivetrain |
FWD |
8-speed shiftable automatic |
Transmission |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
28 / 39 / 32 mpg |
Fuel Economy |
27 / 37 / 31 mpg |
The 2020 Camry is available in AWD thanks to the cold-weather package. For the first time since 1991, the Toyota Camry can employ an innovative AWD system. It automatically and dynamically sends up to 50% of the torque to rear wheels to keep you in control in any weather. And since the AWD is part of the cold weather package, you’ll also get heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated sideview mirrors to keep you comfy.
The Optima? It's FWD only.
The Toyota Camry excels at many things, but it doesn’t let any of that get in the way of safety. That’s why, not matter which Camry trim you buy, every safety feature comes standard. That includes the likes of adaptive cruise control, front collision warning with pedestrian detection, and lane departure warning with lane-keep assist.
Take a ride in the 2020 Toyota Camry today.