The car has a sleek and spacious sedan body style with seating for 5. It boasts a comfortable ride and offers ample cargo space. Key dimensions include a length of 4845 mm, width of 1830 mm, and height of 1455 mm. The wheelbase is generous at 2795 mm, ensuring stability and handling.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4845 mm 190.75 in.
Width
1830 mm 72.05 in.
Height
1455 mm 57.28 in.
Wheelbase
2795 mm 110.04 in.
Front Track
1601 mm 63.03 in.
Rear Track
1601 mm 63.03 in.
Front Overhang
965 mm 37.99 in.
Rear Overhang
1085 mm 42.72 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.9 m 35.76 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Kia Optima offers a balanced driving experience with comfortable handling and a spacious interior. It boasts a fuel-efficient engine and meets Euro 4 emission standards.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.6 l/100 km 30.95 US mpg 37.17 UK mpg 13.16 km/l
Co2 Emissions
180 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The Kia Optima comes with a 1.998 liter, inline 4-cylinder engine, producing 165 horsepower and 198 Nm of torque. The engine is transversely mounted and uses a multi-port fuel injection system, double overhead camshafts and continuously variable valve timing. The engine is coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission and the front wheels are driven. The car has an independent suspension setup, both in the front and the rear, with a MacPherson strut setup in the front and a multi-link setup in the rear. The car has a fuel capacity of 4.33 US quarts and uses 5W-20 oil.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
165 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
82.6 Hp/l
Torque
198 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 146.04 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
G4KD
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
Valvetrain
DOHC, CVVT
Engine Oil Capacity
4.1 l 4.33 US qt | 3.61 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-20 / API SM 5W-20 / ILSAC GF-4
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 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
6 gears, automatic 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. It features an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) for enhanced safety. The steering system is a rack and pinion type, and the car rides on 205/65 R16 tires with 6.5J x 16 wheel rims.
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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
205/65 R16
Wheel Rims Size
6.5J x 16
Weight & Capacity
The Hyundai Optima is a well-balanced car with a weight-to-power ratio of 8.6 kg/Hp and 116.4 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. The car has a kerb weight of 1417 kg and a maximum weight of 1980 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 563 kg. The trunk boot space is 436 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 70 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, 139.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1417 kg 3123.95 lbs.
Max Weight
1980 kg 4365.15 lbs.
Max Load
563 kg 1241.2 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
436 l 15.4 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Kia - Optima III
The minimum turning circle is 10.9 m.
This information is not in the given spec sheet.
The front and rear tracks are both 1601 mm.
10.9 seconds
202 km/h (125.52 mph)
It's not the fastest, but it provides decent acceleration for everyday driving.
The Kia Optima achieves a combined fuel consumption of 7.6 l/100 km (30.95 US mpg, 37.17 UK mpg).
The Kia Optima meets Euro 4 emission standards.
The Kia Optima runs on petrol (Gasoline).
The Optima has a 1.998 liter engine.
The Optima has a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The Optima has a fuel capacity of 4.33 US quarts.
Ventilated discs for the front and disc brakes for the rear.
205/65 R16
Rack and pinion
The Optima achieves an EPA estimated 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.
Standard features include a 8-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a rearview camera, and a six-speaker audio system.
The Optima comes standard with Kia's DriveWise suite of safety features, including forward collision avoidance, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Hyundai Optima is 8.6 kg/Hp and 116.4 Hp/tonne.
The kerb weight of the Hyundai Optima is 1417 kg or 3123.95 lbs.
The maximum load capacity of the Hyundai Optima is 563 kg or 1241.2 lbs.
