The Kia Optima has an acceleration time of 10.6 seconds for both 0-100 km/h and 0-62 mph, with a maximum speed of 195 km/h (121.17 mph).
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
10.6 sec
Max Speed
195 km/h 121.17 mph
Body & Dimensions
The car has a sleek sedan body style with ample space for 5 passengers. It boasts a spacious interior and a comfortable ride. Its dimensions are generous, offering a comfortable driving experience.
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Rating
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4720 mm 185.83 in.
Width
1815 mm 71.46 in.
Height
1410 mm 55.51 in.
Wheelbase
2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front Track
1540 mm 60.63 in.
Rear Track
1520 mm 59.84 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Kia Optima is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 13.1 l/100 km in urban areas, 7.7 l/100 km in extra urban areas, and 9.7 l/100 km combined.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
13.1 l/100 km 17.96 US mpg 21.56 UK mpg 7.63 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg 36.69 UK mpg 12.99 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.7 l/100 km 24.25 US mpg 29.12 UK mpg 10.31 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car boasts a 136-horsepower engine and delivers a power-to-liter ratio of 68.1 hp/l. Its naturally aspirated engine generates 181 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. The front-wheel-drive vehicle is equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission and features double wishbone suspension upfront and a transverse stabilizer in the rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
136 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
68.1 Hp/l
Torque
181 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 133.5 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement
1997 cm3 121.86 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke
88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression Ratio
10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Transverse stabilizer
Brakes
The car in question is a Optima model, featuring ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear. The steering system is of the rack and pinion type. The tire size varies, with options including 195/70 R14 and 205/60 R15, and the wheel rim size also varies, with options including 14 and 15. The car is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) for added safety.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
195/70 R14; 205/60 R15
Wheel Rims Size
14; 15
Weight & Capacity
The Kia Optima has a weight-to-power ratio of 10.3 kg/Hp (96.9 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.8 kg/Nm (129 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight between 1403-1483 kg (3093.09 - 3269.46 lbs.), with a maximum weight of 1985 kg (4376.18 lbs.) and a maximum load of 502-582 kg (1106.72 - 1283.09 lbs.). The trunk/boot space is at least 385 l (13.6 cu. ft.), and the fuel tank capacity is 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.3 kg/Hp, 96.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.8 kg/Nm, 129 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1403-1483 kg 3093.09 - 3269.46 lbs.
Max Weight
1985 kg 4376.18 lbs.
Max Load
502-582 kg 1106.72 - 1283.09 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
385 l 13.6 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Kia - Optima I (facelift 2003)
The wheelbase is 2700 mm (106.3 in).
The Optima has 4 doors.
The height of the Optima is 1410 mm (55.51 in).
The Kia Optima accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds.
The maximum speed of the Kia Optima is 195 km/h (121.17 mph).
The Kia Optima accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 10.6 seconds.
Petrol (Gasoline)
9.7 l/100 km
13.1 l/100 km
The engine displacement is 1997 cm3.
The car has a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The engine produces 136 horsepower at 6000 rpm.
The car has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear.
The steering system is of the rack and pinion type.
The tire size options include 195/70 R14 and 205/60 R15, and the wheel rim size options include 14 and 15.
The Optima seats up to five passengers.
The Optima gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
The Optima comes with a rearview camera, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning as standard. Available safety features include blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Kia Optima is 10.3 kg/Hp (96.9 Hp/tonne).
The fuel tank capacity of the Kia Optima is 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal).
The weight-to-torque ratio of the Kia Optima is 7.8 kg/Nm (129 Nm/tonne).
