The Kia Optima is a mid-size sedan with a length of 4800 mm, width of 1805 mm, and height of 1480 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2720 mm and a minimum turning circle of 11.8 meters. It has 4 doors and can seat 5 people comfortably.
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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 Hyundai Optima is a mid-size car that runs on petrol (gasoline) fuel. It's a reliable and feature-packed vehicle with a comfortable ride and good fuel efficiency.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Hyundai Optima is a mid-size car with a 2.4L inline-four engine producing 177 horsepower and 229 Nm of torque. It features a front-wheel drive layout and a 5-speed manual transmission. The suspension is independent with coil springs and anti-roll bars at the front and rear. The engine is naturally aspirated with multi-port manifold injection and DOHC with CVVT.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
177 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
75 Hp/l
Torque
229 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 168.9 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Displacement
2359 cm3 143.96 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
88 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke
97 mm 3.82 in.
Compression Ratio
10.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, CVVT
Engine Oil Capacity
4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-20, 5W-30 / API SL, API SM 5W-20, 5W-30 / ILSAC GF-3
Coolant
6.4 l 6.76 US qt | 5.63 UK qt
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 car specs indicate a well-equipped vehicle with notable features like ventilated front brakes, hydraulic power steering, and an anti-lock braking system (ABS). 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 R16
Wheel Rims Size
6.5J x 16
Weight & Capacity
The Kia Optima is a well-balanced car with a decent power-to-weight ratio of 8.1 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 6.3 kg/Nm. It has a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 500 liters and a maximum capacity of 816 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 62 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.1 kg/Hp, 123.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.3 kg/Nm, 159.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1432 kg 3157.02 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
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Kia - Optima II (facelift 2008)
The length of the Kia Optima is 4800 mm or 188.98 in.
The Kia Optima has 4 doors.
The minimum turning circle of the Kia Optima is 11.8 meters or 38.71 ft.
The Kia Optima seats up to five passengers.
The Kia Optima gets an estimated 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
The Kia Optima comes with a variety of standard and available safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning.
The Hyundai Optima runs on petrol (gasoline) fuel.
Yes, the Hyundai Optima is known for its reliability and durability.
Yes, the Hyundai Optima has good fuel efficiency, making it a great option for daily driving.
The Hyundai Optima has a 2.4L inline-four engine.
The Hyundai Optima has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Hyundai Optima has an independent suspension with coil springs and anti-roll bars at the front and rear.
The vehicle has ventilated discs in the front and disc brakes in the rear.
The vehicle uses a steering rack and pinion system with hydraulic power assistance.
The vehicle has tires sized 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 touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a rearview camera.
