The recipe for making good cars does not seem so hard: light weight, fun driving, high performing engine, smooth handling, and an affordable price. But many car makers are still getting it wrong. It is magical whenever the right car shows up; good cars are a rare breed. But thanks to Ford and Kia, we now have not just one but two more good cars (2013 Ford Fusion hybrid and 2013 Kia Optima hybrid), in the market.
Some things can never change; no matter how impressive a car is, it must still compete with other cars. The Ford Fusion hybrid 2013 and Kia Optima hybrid 2013 compete in the mega-mpg machines segment with the Toyota Camry Hybrid but the most interesting competition in the class is the 2013 Ford Fusion hybrid vs 2013 Kia Optima hybrid competition.
If you want exceptional luxury and a better driving experience beyond what midsize sedans offer, you should check out the 2013 Fusion Hybrid. The Ford Fusion has always been a popular midsize sedan but the brand is finally ready for the top with the recent redesign. The new model boasts of a handsome styling and a more upscale interior. It features a bold grille and curvaceous sheet metal with a wider and slightly longer body which sits on a new “world-car” platform that offers more rigidity for improve safety and better driving.
The Kia Optima hybrid 2013 model is a sophisticated and timelessly handsome car built with a choice of high performing and fuel efficient four-cylinder in a hybrid system, the car can operate on only electric motor, gas engine or a combination of the two. The gas-electric Kia has an EPA of 35/40 mpg city/highway. The 2013 Optima Hybrid is capable of reaching 62 mph on electric power; this is more than the 47 mph electric rating recorded for the Fusion.
The Ford Fusion hybrid 2013 gets its power from a 2.0L Atkinson-cycle I-4 gasoline engine and a high-voltage electric motor that jointly produce 188 horsepower. It features an Auto Start-Stop system that further helps to improve its fuel efficiency to a perfect 47/47/47 (47 mpg in the city, on the highway, and in combined use). Thanks to its advance suspension design, it is one of the best handling car models in its segment.
The 2013 Optima Hybrid is equipped with standard features such as an automatic climate control, cruise control, keyless entry and a sound system with six speakers. Standard safety features include six airbags, Four-wheel ABS, Hill Assist, Brake Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and Electronic Stability and Traction Control System.
Notable standard features in the 2013 Fusion Hybrid include a satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, MyFord infotainment system, an adaptive cruise control and automatic climate control. Safety features include a rear-view camera, blind-spot monitor, lane departure warning with lane assist and an active park assist.
The two cars have great reliability and got high safety scores. The 2013 Kia optima hybrid offers a stronger performance and has an impressive MSRP of $21,200 but considering the more impressive fuel economy, sweet personality, and reasonable $27,995 starting price of the 2013 Ford Fusion hybrid; It edges the Kia in this Ford Fusion hybrid vs 2013 Kia Optima hybrid competition.
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