Cars · KIA

2015 Kia Optima

23 specifications · 7 categories ·6 sources · US market

Engine

Displacement2,400 cc146 cu inS9
Cylinders4S7
FuelRegular GasolineS7
Engine familyFKMXV02.45HPS9

Fuel economy

Combined9.1 l/100km26.0 mpgS7
Urban10.2 l/100km23.0 mpgS7
Extra-urban7.1 l/100km33.0 mpgS7

Emissions

CO2207.5 g/kmS7
Emission standardS2S9

Transmission and drive

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)S7
Gears6S9
DriveFront-Wheel DriveS7

Dimensions and weight

Length4,840 mm191 inS21
Width1,830 mm72 inS21
Height1,450 mm57 inS21
Wheelbase2,800 mm110 inS21
Kerb weight1,573 kg3,468 lbS21
Gross weight1,950 kg4,299 lbS9

Body and chassis

Vehicle typeLDV/Passenger CarS9
EPA size classMidsize CarsS7

Safety and recalls

NCAP overall5S2
Recall campaigns4S3
Complaints1,008S4

Calculated

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

Fuel per 15,000 km1,358 litrescalc
Per cylinder600 cccalc
Fuel cost per year$1,606calc
Cost per 100 km$10.71calc

Versions

VersionDisplacementTransmissionCombinedCO2
Kia Optima 2.0l Automatic (S6)2,000 ccAutomatic (S6)9.8 l/100km231.2 g/km
Kia Optima 2.4l Automatic (S6)2,400 ccAutomatic (S6)9.1 l/100km207.5 g/km

Sources

  • S2 NHTSA Safety Ratings (NCAP) PD-USGov
  • S21 Transport Canada Vehicle Specifications OGL-Canada
  • S3 NHTSA Recalls PD-USGov
  • S4 NHTSA Complaints PD-USGov
  • S7 FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGov
  • S9 EPA Light-Duty Test Data 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.