The Kia Optima and Honda Accord are the kind of midsize sedans that everyone from commuters to families can rely on. So, which one is right for you? To help drivers in D’Iberville, Gulfport, and Hattiesburg decide, Pat Peck Kia put them up against each other in this 2020 Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord comparison.
Safety Features
In addition to offering comfortable seating and great fuel economy, midsize sedans like the Kia Optima also provide you with peace of mind. It comes with an advanced airbag system, Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH), and lots of driver assistance features.
For example, the Rear-Camera Display shows you what’s behind your Kia car, so you’ll have an easier time backing in or out of parking spots. Meanwhile, the Driver Attention Warning can detect if you’re distracted or tired and remind you to focus on the road. Some of the other standard safety features include:
- Blind Spot Collision Warning
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assistance with Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning
The Honda Accord also protects the interior with lots of airbags, LATCH, and driver assistance features. While its Honda Sensing® package comes with several similar features, a Blind Spot Collision Warning is not standard. Plus, it doesn’t offer anything like the Driver Attention Warning.
Infotainment System
When you’re not backing up, the screen in your dashboard serves as the home of your infotainment system. A 7-inch touchscreen comes standard in both vehicles, but an 8-inch screen is also available.
The Kia Optima makes it easy to stay connected with lots of smartphone compatibility. Bluetooth® wireless technology comes standard, so you can stream music and make hands-free phone calls. The standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ give you access to your smartphone apps. Siri® Eyes Free also comes standard to give iPhone users more control without taking your hands off the wheel.
The Honda Accord also comes with Bluetooth®. However, it doesn’t offer the same kind of compatibility on the base trim. Neither Apple CarPlay® nor Android Auto™ is even available until the higher trim levels.
Interior
While each sedan offers seating for up to five people, the Kia Optima gives you a more stylish and comfortable cabin. For starters, you’ll get to choose between cloth seats with a durable Cleantex™ material, bold sport cloth, or classic leather seats.
When you’re behind the wheel, you can enjoy 45.5 inches of legroom. Passengers in the back will also be able to get comfortable. There’s even space for three people to sit side by side with 56.0 inches of rear hip room.
The Honda Accord doesn’t give you as much space to relax. It feels a little more cramped during your drive with just 42.3 inches of front legroom. Passengers in the back will also feel a little squished with just 55.0 inches of hip room.
The interior doesn’t have as many options either. Cloth seats are standard, but they don’t have the same versatile CleanTex™ capabilities. While leather seats are available, there’s no option for sport seats.
Test Drive a Midsize Sedan
Visit Pat Peck Kia to learn more about this 2020 Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord comparison and take a test drive. With its standard safety features, smartphone compatibility, and comfortable interior, the Kia Optima is a great choice for drivers and families in D’Iberville, Gulfport, and Hattiesburg.
