The Kia Optima is a sedan with a length of 4719 mm, width of 1815 mm, and height of 1410 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2700 mm and a minimum turning circle of 10.4 meters. It has 4 doors and can seat 5 people.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4719 mm 185.79 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.
Min Turning Circle
10.4 m 34.12 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Kia Optima offers a comfortable and spacious interior, a powerful engine, and advanced safety features. It's a great choice for families or commuters.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Kia Optima is a front-wheel drive sedan powered by a 2.7-liter V6 engine, producing 172 horsepower and 180.7 lb-ft of torque. It features a 4-speed automatic transmission and a range of comfort and convenience features.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
172 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
64.8 Hp/l
Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 180.7 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement
2656 cm3 162.08 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
86.7 mm 3.41 in.
Piston Stroke
75 mm 2.95 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
Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The car specs indicate a well-equipped vehicle with notable features such as ventilated front brakes, anti-lock braking system (ABS), and hydraulic steering. The combination of features suggests a comfortable and capable driving experience.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
205/60 R15
Wheel Rims Size
15
Weight & Capacity
None
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.6 kg/Hp, 115.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.1 kg/Nm, 164.8 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1487 kg 3278.27 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)
4719 mm (185.79 in)
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10.4 meters (34.12 ft)
The fuel economy of the Kia Optima varies by trim level, but it ranges from 24-31 mpg in the city and 35-40 mpg on the highway.
The Kia Optima is available in four trim levels: LX, S, EX, and SX.
The Kia Optima offers a range of safety features, including forward collision avoidance, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitoring.
The Kia Optima runs on petrol (Gasoline).
The Kia Optima comes standard with features such as blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.
The Kia Optima has a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 195 horsepower.
The engine displacement of the Kia Optima is 2656 cm3 or 162.08 cu. in.
The Kia Optima has a front-wheel drive drivetrain architecture, where the internal combustion engine drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
The Kia Optima has a wishbone front suspension and a coil spring rear suspension.
The vehicle has ventilated discs in the front and disc brakes in the rear.
The vehicle has a steering rack and pinion system with hydraulic steering.
The vehicle has tires sized 205/60 R15.
The Optima seats up to 5 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.
