The Kia Optima is a mid-size sedan with a length of 4845 mm, width of 1830 mm, and height of 1455 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2795 mm and a minimum turning circle of 11.2 meters. The car has 4 doors and can seat 5 people.
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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
1595 mm 62.8 in.
Rear Track
1595 mm 62.8 in.
Front Overhang
965 mm 37.99 in.
Rear Overhang
1085 mm 42.72 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.2 m 36.75 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Kia Optima has a Euro 5 emission standard and runs on petrol. It has a fuel consumption of 5.7 l/100 km in the city, 4.4 l/100 km on the highway, and 4.9 l/100 km combined. The CO2 emissions are 128 g/km.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Fuel Consumption Urban
5.7 l/100 km 41.27 US mpg 49.56 UK mpg 17.54 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
4.4 l/100 km 53.46 US mpg 64.2 UK mpg 22.73 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
4.9 l/100 km 48 US mpg 57.65 UK mpg 20.41 km/l
Co2 Emissions
128 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The Kia Optima comes with a 1.999L, inline 4-cylinder engine, producing 165 HP and 196 Nm of torque. It features a front, transverse engine layout and a front-wheel drive system. The engine uses a DOHC, CVVT valvetrain and multi-port manifold injection fuel system, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle has an independent, type McPherson front suspension and independent multi-link rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
165 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
82.5 Hp/l
Torque
196 Nm @ 4800 rpm. 144.56 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
G4NA
Engine Displacement
1999 cm3 121.99 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 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 / API SM 5W-20 / ILSAC GF-4 5W-20 / ACEA A5
Coolant
6.6 l 6.97 US qt | 5.81 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 car specs indicate a well-equipped vehicle with notable features like ventilated front brakes, anti-lock braking system (ABS), and a steering rack and pinion system. The tires are sized 215/55 R17 and mounted on 6.5J x 17 wheels.
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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
215/55 R17
Wheel Rims Size
6.5J x 17
Weight & Capacity
None
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Weight To Power Ratio
9.1 kg/Hp, 110 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.7 kg/Nm, 130.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Max Weight
2050 kg 4519.48 lbs.
Max Load
550 kg 1212.54 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
505 l 17.83 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1300 kg 2866.01 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
650 kg 1433 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
60 kg 132.28 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Kia - Optima III (facelift 2013)
4845 mm (190.75 in)
4
11.2 m (36.75 ft)
10.3 seconds
202 km/h (125.52 mph)
Yes, with a top speed of 202 km/h, it is suitable for highway driving.
The Optima uses petrol (gasoline).
The CO2 emissions for the Optima are 128 g/km.
The Optima has a fuel efficiency of 5.7 l/100 km in the city, 4.4 l/100 km on the highway, and 4.9 l/100 km combined.
The engine displacement of the Optima is 1.999L or 121.99 cu. in.
The Optima has a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The Optima has an inline 4-cylinder engine configuration.
The vehicle has ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear.
The vehicle uses a steering rack and pinion system.
The tires are sized 215/55 R17.
The Kia Optima gets an estimated 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.
The Kia Optima comes standard with features such as a touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a rearview camera.
The Kia Optima has 15.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row seats.
