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2023 Nissan Maxima vs 2020 Kia Optima

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 24 MPG vs 42 MPG combined — Kia Optima is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2900 vs $1400 — Kia Optima saves $ per year
  • Safety rating: 5/5 vs 5/5 stars
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2023 Nissan Maxima 2020 Kia Optima
Year20232020
ClassMidsize CarsMidsize Cars
Fuel TypePremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)Automatic (AM6)
Cylinders64
Displacement (L)3.52.0
City MPG2040
Highway MPG3045
Combined MPG2442
Annual Fuel Cost$2900$1400
CO₂ (g/mile)371.0213.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/109/10
EPA GHG Score5/109/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★5/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/55/5
Side Crash5/55/5
Rollover5/55/5
🚗 2023 Nissan Maxima

Midsize Cars with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2020 Kia Optima

Midsize Cars with 42 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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