The car has a sleek and spacious sedan body style with seating for 5. It boasts a comfortable ride and offers excellent handling capabilities. Its dimensions are generous, providing ample space for passengers and cargo.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4800 mm 188.98 in.
Width
1805 mm 71.06 in.
Height
1480 mm 58.27 in.
Wheelbase
2720 mm 107.09 in.
Front Track
1560 mm 61.42 in.
Rear Track
1550 mm 61.02 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.8 m 38.71 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Kia Optima is a petrol-powered car that meets the Euro 4 emission standard. It has a fuel consumption of 9.8 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas, 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers in extra urban areas, and 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers combined. The CO2 emissions are 178 grams per kilometer.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Fuel Consumption Urban
9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg 28.82 UK mpg 10.2 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg 46.31 UK mpg 16.39 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg 37.66 UK mpg 13.33 km/l
Co2 Emissions
178 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The Kia Optima comes with a 1.998L, inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 165 HP and 197 Nm of torque. It features a front, transverse engine layout and a 5-speed manual transmission, driving the front wheels. The car is equipped with an independent suspension setup, both in the front and rear, using a MacPherson strut and multi-link design, respectively. The engine uses a multi-port fuel injection system and is naturally aspirated.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
165 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
82.6 Hp/l
Torque
197 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 145.3 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Displacement
1998 cm3 121.93 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke
86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression Ratio
10.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Brakes
The Optima car model comes equipped with ventilated discs for front brakes and disc brakes for the rear, ensuring reliable stopping power. The steering system features a rack and pinion type, providing smooth handling. The car rides on 16-inch wheels with 205/60 R16 tires, and is supported by an ABS (Anti-lock braking system) for enhanced 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
205/60 R16
Wheel Rims Size
16
Weight & Capacity
The Kia Optima is a well-balanced car with a good weight-to-power ratio of 8.6 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.2 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1418 kg and a maximum weight of 1960 kg. The car has a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 500 liters and a maximum capacity of 816 liters. It also has a decent fuel tank capacity of 62 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.6 kg/Hp, 116.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.2 kg/Nm, 138.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1418 kg 3126.15 lbs.
Max Weight
1960 kg 4321.06 lbs.
Max Load
542 kg 1194.91 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
500 l 17.66 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
816 l 28.82 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Max Roof Load
80 kg 176.37 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1700 kg 3747.86 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
700 kg 1543.24 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
80 kg 176.37 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Kia - Optima II (facelift 2008)
Fuel efficiency information is not in the given spec sheet.
Engine information is not in the given spec sheet.
Safety feature details are not included in the spec sheet.
9.9 seconds
210 km/h (130.49 mph)
It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.9 seconds, which is decent but not exceptional.
Petrol (Gasoline)
178 g/km
9.8 l/100 km
The engine displacement of the Optima is 1.998 liters or 121.93 cubic inches.
The Optima has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Optima has an inline 4-cylinder engine.
Ventilated discs for the front and disc for the rear.
Rack and pinion.
205/60 R16
The Kia Optima comes with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 195 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque.
The Kia Optima gets an estimated 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.
Standard features include a 7-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity, and a rearview camera.
The maximum weight of the Kia Optima is 1960 kg.
The fuel tank capacity of the Kia Optima is 62 liters.
The maximum trailer load with brakes for the Kia Optima is 1700 kg.
