Engine
| Displacement | 2,400 cc146 cu in | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 | S7 |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline | S7 |
Fuel economy
| Combined | 8.4 l/100km28.0 mpg | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Urban | 9.8 l/100km24.0 mpg | S7 |
| Extra-urban | 6.9 l/100km34.0 mpg | S7 |
Emissions
| CO2 | 199.5 g/km | S7 |
|---|
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | S7 |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,860 mm191 in | S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 1,860 mm73 in | S21 |
| Height | 1,470 mm58 in | S21 |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm111 in | S21 |
| Kerb weight | 1,630 kg3,594 lb | S21 |
Body and chassis
| EPA size class | Large Cars | S7 |
|---|
Safety and recalls
| NCAP overall | 5 | S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 3 | S3 |
| Complaints | 255 | S4 |
Calculated
Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.
| Fuel per 15,000 km | 1,260 litres | calc |
|---|---|---|
| Per cylinder | 600 cc | calc |
| Fuel cost per year | $1,491 | calc |
| Cost per 100 km | $9.94 | calc |
Versions
| Version | Displacement | Transmission | Combined | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima 1.6l Automatic (AM7) | 1,600 cc | Automatic (AM7) | 7.6 l/100km | 177.7 g/km |
| Kia Optima 2.0l Automatic (S6) | 2,000 cc | Automatic (S6) | 9.4 l/100km | 223.7 g/km |
| Kia Optima 2.4l Automatic (S6) | 2,400 cc | Automatic (S6) | 8.4 l/100km | 199.5 g/km |
Sources
S2NHTSA Safety Ratings (NCAP) PD-USGovS21Transport Canada Vehicle Specifications OGL-CanadaS3NHTSA Recalls PD-USGovS4NHTSA Complaints PD-USGovS7FuelEconomy.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.