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Optima
2012 Kia Optima
South Korea
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2012
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
TF
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.0 CVVL
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
164 hp
Power (kW)
121 kW
Torque
196 Nm (145 lb-ft)
Top speed
208 km/h
(129 mph)
0–60 mph
9.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
9.5 seconds
Displacement
1,999 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,845 mm
(190.7 in)
Width
1,835 mm
(72.2 in)
Height
1,455 mm
(57.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,795 mm
(110.0 in)
Curb weight
1,421 kg
(3,133 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Torque
4,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-20
5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
81 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
97 mm
(3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 6-speed
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Solid
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
9.3 – 10.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.6 – 6.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
7 – 7.6 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
162 – 177 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,591 mm
(62.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,591 mm
(62.6 in)
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
135 mm
(5.3 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
990 mm
(39.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
920 mm
(36.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,156 mm
(45.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
881 mm
(34.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,389 mm
(54.7 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,384 mm
(54.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,453 mm
(57.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,415 mm
(55.7 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,000 kg
(4,409 lb)
Cargo Capacity
579 kg
(1,276 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg
(154 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Hyundai-Kia Platforms
Y Platform (Y6)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Intermittent Control
Yes
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Electric
Optional
Lights
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
67.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
88 - 107 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
XM
Media Format
CD
MP3
WMA
Media Inputs
USB
Bluetooth
Phone
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Displays › Center Display
Touchscreen
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
6 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Cooled
Light
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
Yes
Rear
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Yes
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Optional
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Answer Phone
Yes
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Yes
Cruise Control
Activate/Deactivate
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
505 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,080 litres
Sill Height
700 mm
(27.6 in)
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Centre Seat
Height Adjustment
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Yes
Active Headrests
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes
Overall Score
35.58
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
14.58
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
3
Frontal Crash
Front Driver Side
5/5 stars
Front Passenger Side
5/5 stars
Side Crash
Side Crash, Driver
3/5 stars
Side Crash, Passenger
5/5 stars
Front Seat Rating
3/5 stars
Combined Rear Seat Rating
5/5 stars
Side Barrier Rating
5/5 stars
Overall Side Pole Star Rating
5/5 stars
Rollover
Rollover Resistance
9.6 %
Overall Safety Rating
5/5 stars
Overall Frontal Rating
5/5 stars
Overall Side Rating
5/5 stars
Rollver
5/5 stars
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Other
Warranty
Manufacturer
7 years
12V Battery
2 years
Paintwork
150,000 km / 5 years
Rust Damage
150,000 km / 7 years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
150,000 km / 7 years
Identification
VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Passenger Seat
in Front of
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D1S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H1
Fog Light, Front
H8
Cornering Light
H1
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Reversing Light
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Awards
International Car of the Year
2013
Optima
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Optima Standard
2000–2021
Optima Sedan Generations
5 of 9
TF
2011–2014
Year
2012
Powertrain
2.0 CVVL
Horsepower
164 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
FWD
Automatic | Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline