Optima 2.4L GDI vs Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) Comparison

Car Information

Engine / Motor

205 km/h

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4

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GCC

Dimensions

5 Seater

7 Seater

4855 mm

4950 mm

1860 mm

1930 mm

1465 mm

1730 mm

2805 mm

2850 mm

450 L

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5 Doors

Fuel Economy

12 Km/L

20 Km/L

70 L

65 L

12 Km/L

20 Km/L

Comfort

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Safety

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Transmission

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Automatic

Chassis & Steering

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Key Spec

2.0 L - 2.5 L

2.5 L - 2.5 L

157 BHP - 265 BHP

240 BHP - 240 BHP

AT & Automatic

Automatic & CVT & eCVT & Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)

Gasoline & Petrol

Hybrid & Hybrid

TBD

TBD

5 Seater

7 Seater - 7 Seater

Exterior

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Engine

2.4 L

2.5 L

Gasoline

Hybrid

185 BHP

240 BHP

241 Nm

237 Nm

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In-Line

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None

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4

Comparison of configuration highlights

  • Optima 2.4L GDI

    • Parking sensor rear
    • Parking sensor front
    • ABS
  • Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD)

    • Rear Camera

Review Comparison

Positive

  • No data found

Negative

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Positive

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Negative

  • No data found

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Editor's PickOptima 2.4L GDI

Expert / Editor Recommendation

Choose Optima 2.4L GDI if you care more about price; choose Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) if you care more about fuel economy.

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Q&A

  • According to fuel consumption data, Optima 2.4L GDI has a fuel consumption of 8.33, while Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) has a fuel consumption of 5. Therefore, Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) is more fuel-efficient.
  • In terms of interior space, Optima 2.4L GDI has a wheelbase of 2805 mm, while Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) has a wheelbase of 2850 mm. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD), offers more room.
  • Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. Optima 2.4L GDI uses Front Wheel Drive, while Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) uses All Wheel Drive.