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2003 Kia Optima

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#5 most fuel-efficient midsize cars of 2003

Kia Optima
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Engine

Displacement2,700 cc165 cu inS7
Cylinders6S7
FuelRegular GasolineS7

Fuel economy

Combined11.2 l/100km21.0 mpgS7
Urban13.1 l/100km18.0 mpgS7
Extra-urban9.1 l/100km26.0 mpgS7

Emissions

CO2263 g/kmS7

Transmission and drive

TransmissionManual 5-spdS7
DriveFront-Wheel DriveS7

Body and chassis

EPA size classMidsize CarsS7

Safety and recalls

Recall campaigns2S3
Complaints144S4

Calculated

Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.

Fuel per 15,000 km1,680 litrescalc
Per cylinder450 cccalc
Fuel cost per year$1,987calc
Cost per 100 km$13.25calc

Versions

VersionDisplacementTransmissionCombinedCO2
Kia Optima 2.4l Automatic 4-spd2,400 ccAutomatic 4-spd10.7 l/100km251 g/km
Kia Optima 2.4l Manual 5-spd2,400 ccManual 5-spd10.2 l/100km240.1 g/km
Kia Optima 2.7l Automatic 4-spd2,700 ccAutomatic 4-spd11.2 l/100km263 g/km
Kia Optima 2.7l Manual 5-spd2,700 ccManual 5-spd11.2 l/100km263 g/km

Sources

  • S3 NHTSA Recalls PD-USGov
  • S4 NHTSA Complaints PD-USGov
  • S7 FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGov

Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on it for repair or purchase decisions.

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