The Kia Optima is a spacious and comfortable station wagon with a length of 4855 mm, width of 1860 mm, and a wheelbase of 2805 mm. It has a seating capacity of 5 people and 5 doors. The car has a minimum turning circle of 10.9 meters and a ride height ground clearance of 135 mm.
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Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
4855 mm 191.14 in.
Width
1860 mm 73.23 in.
Width Including Mirrors
2120 mm 83.46 in.
Height
1470 mm 57.87 in.
Wheelbase
2805 mm 110.43 in.
Front Track
1597-1607 mm 62.87 - 63.27 in.
Rear Track
1604-1614 mm 63.15 - 63.54 in.
Front Overhang
965 mm 37.99 in.
Rear Overhang
1085 mm 42.72 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.9 m 35.76 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
135 mm 5.31 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Kia Optima has a Euro 6d - TEMP emission standard and runs on petrol. It has a fuel consumption of 10.1-10.6 l/100 km in the city, 5.9 l/100 km on the highway, and 7.5-7.6 l/100 km combined. The CO2 emissions are 171-174 g/km.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d - TEMP
Fuel Consumption Urban
10.1-10.6 l/100 km 23.29 - 22.19 US mpg 27.97 - 26.65 UK mpg 9.9 - 9.43 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg 47.88 UK mpg 16.95 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.5-7.6 l/100 km 31.36 - 30.95 US mpg 37.66 - 37.17 UK mpg 13.33 - 13.16 km/l
Co2 Emissions
171-174 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The Kia Optima comes with a 1.99L, 4-cylinder, inline engine that produces 163 HP and 196 Nm of torque. It has a front, transverse engine layout and is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, driving the front wheels. The car features independent suspension systems on both axles. The engine uses a multi-port fuel injection system and is naturally aspirated. The engine oil capacity is 4.54 US qt and it requires 5W-30 / ACEA A5, API SM, ILSAC GF-4 oil. The car has a fuel tank capacity of 5.8L.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
163 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
81.5 Hp/l
Torque
196 Nm @ 4800 rpm. 144.56 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
G4ND
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
10.3
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-30 / ACEA A5, API SM, ILSAC GF-4
Coolant
5.8 l 6.13 US qt | 5.1 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
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Brakes
The Hyundai Optima is a mid-size car with a range of engine options, featuring ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear, with ABS as an assisting system. It has a steering rack and pinion system with electric power steering. The car comes with various tire sizes and wheel rims sizes.
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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
Electric Steering
Tires Size
215/60 R16; 215/55 R17; 235/45 ZR18
Wheel Rims Size
6.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 7.5 x 18
Weight & Capacity
The Kia Optima has a weight-to-power ratio of 9.2 kg/Hp (109 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.6 kg/Nm (131.1 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight between 1495-1625 kg (3295.91 - 3582.51 lbs.), a maximum weight of 2090 kg (4607.66 lbs.), and a maximum load of 465-595 kg (1025.15 - 1311.75 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 552 l (19.49 cu. ft.) to 1686 l (59.54 cu. ft.), and the fuel tank capacity is 70 l (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal). The car has a maximum roof load of 100 kg (220.46 lbs.), and it can tow up to 1300 kg (2866.01 lbs.) with brakes and 650 kg (1433 lbs.) without brakes. The permitted towbar download is 80 kg (176.37 lbs.).
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Weight To Power Ratio
9.2 kg/Hp, 109 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.6 kg/Nm, 131.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1495-1625 kg 3295.91 - 3582.51 lbs.
Max Weight
2090 kg 4607.66 lbs.
Max Load
465-595 kg 1025.15 - 1311.75 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
552 l 19.49 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1686 l 59.54 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max Roof Load
100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1300 kg 2866.01 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
650 kg 1433 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
80 kg 176.37 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Kia - Optima IV Sportswagon (facelift 2018)
The Kia Optima has a seating capacity of 5 people.
The length of the Kia Optima is 4855 mm.
The minimum turning circle of the Kia Optima is 10.9 meters.
10.7 seconds
205 km/h (127.38 mph)
It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 10.7 seconds, which is decent but not exceptional.
The Optima uses petrol.
The CO2 emissions for the Optima are 171-174 g/km.
The fuel consumption of the Optima is 10.1-10.6 l/100 km in the city, 5.9 l/100 km on the highway, and 7.5-7.6 l/100 km combined.
The Optima has a 1.99L engine.
The Optima has a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The Optima has a 4-cylinder, inline engine.
The Hyundai Optima has ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear.
The Hyundai Optima has a steering rack and pinion system with electric power steering.
The Hyundai Optima comes with various tire sizes (215/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 ZR18) and wheel rim sizes (6.5J x 16, 7.5J x 17, 7.5 x 18).
Up to 24 MPG city and 31 MPG highway
Yes, the Kia Optima has a good reliability record and is backed by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
The Kia Optima is available in LX, S, EX, and SX trims
The weight-to-power ratio of the Kia Optima is 9.2 kg/Hp (109 Hp/tonne).
The Kia Optima can tow up to 1300 kg (2866.01 lbs.) with brakes and 650 kg (1433 lbs.) without brakes.
The trunk boot space of the Kia Optima ranges from 552 l (19.49 cu. ft.) to 1686 l (59.54 cu. ft.).
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