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2016 Kia Optima GT

South Korea Gasoline FWD SedanUpdated Aug 23, 2026

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Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 1,350 - 4,000 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
15W-40
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume: 4.8 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 86 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke: 86 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio: 10 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Turbocharger: Yes
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Cooling: Liquid Cooling

Service Intervals

Air Filter: 45,000 km / 3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant: 210,000 km / 10 years
Interior Filter: 30,000 km / 2 years

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Body Material: Steel

Doors

Rear Doors: Conventional
Door Handles: Pull-out

Platform

Hyundai-Kia Platforms: Y Platform (Y7)

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Yes
Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Display: Yes

Climate Control

Climate Control: Automatic
Air Condition: Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator: Yes

Climate Control › Air Condition

Refrigerant: R1234yf
Refrigerant, Capacity: 570 g

Connectivity

Radio: Yes
Media Inputs: USB
App-Connect: Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth: Yes

Connectivity › Media Inputs

AUX: Yes

Displays

Center Display: Yes

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Light
Armrest Hatch: Front
Back Pocket: Yes
Sunglass Compartment: Yes
Card Holder: Yes
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: 2

Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front

Placement: Middle Console

Lights

Read Light: Front

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock: Digital
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Yes

Seats

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Leather

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Lumbar Support: Yes
Headrest, Height: Yes
Headrest, Tilt: Yes

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Lumbar Support: Optional
Headrest, Height: Yes
Headrest, Tilt: Yes

Front Seats

Power Seat, Driver: Yes
Heated Seats: Yes
Armrest: Middle
Ventilated Seats: Optional

Front Seats › Ventilated Seats

Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional

Second Seat Row

Features: Heated Seats
Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult
Height Adjustment: Yes

Safety & Security

Safety Testing

General

Test Year: 2015
Adult Occupant: 89 %
Child Occupant: 86 %
Vulnerable Road Users: 67 %
Safety Assist: 71 %
Overall: 5/5 stars
ANCAP Safety Rating: 5

Adult Occupant

Protection: 88 %
Protection: 33.5
Full Width: 7.42
Frontal Offset: 7.96
Side Impact: 8
Pole: 8
Whiplash Protection (Front): 2.1
AEB (City): 0

Child Occupant

Protection: 86 %
Protection: 42.5

Pedestrian

Protection: 67 %
Protection: 24.3

Safety Assist

Safety Assist: 74 %
Safety Assist: 9.6
Speed Assistance System: 0
ESC: 3
Seat Belt Reminders: 3
Lane Support System: 1
AEB (Interurban): 2.6

Frontal Crash

Front Driver Side: 5/5 stars
Front Passenger Side: 4/5 stars

Side Crash

Side Crash, Driver: 5/5 stars
Side Crash, Passenger: 5/5 stars
Front Seat Rating: 5/5 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: 9.8 %
Overall Safety Rating: 5/5 stars
Overall Frontal Rating: 5/5 stars
Overall Side Rating: 5/5 stars
Rollver: 5/5 stars

IIHS

Test Year: 2016
Award: Top Safety Pick+
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side: Good
Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side: Good
Moderate Overlap Front: Good
Side: Good
Roof Strength: Good
Head Restraints & Seats: Good
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle: Superior
Headlight: Good
Poor

Other

Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 1,350 - 4,000 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
15W-40
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume: 4.8 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 86 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke: 86 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio: 10 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Turbocharger: Yes
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Cooling: Liquid Cooling

Service Intervals

Air Filter: 45,000 km / 3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant: 210,000 km / 10 years
Interior Filter: 30,000 km / 2 years

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Body Material: Steel

Doors

Rear Doors: Conventional
Door Handles: Pull-out

Platform

Hyundai-Kia Platforms: Y Platform (Y7)

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Yes
Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Display: Yes

Climate Control

Climate Control: Automatic
Air Condition: Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator: Yes

Climate Control › Air Condition

Refrigerant: R1234yf
Refrigerant, Capacity: 570 g

Connectivity

Radio: Yes
Media Inputs: USB
App-Connect: Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth: Yes

Connectivity › Media Inputs

AUX: Yes

Displays

Center Display: Yes

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Light
Armrest Hatch: Front
Back Pocket: Yes
Sunglass Compartment: Yes
Card Holder: Yes
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: 2

Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front

Placement: Middle Console

Lights

Read Light: Front

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock: Digital
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Yes

Seats

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Leather

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Lumbar Support: Yes
Headrest, Height: Yes
Headrest, Tilt: Yes

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Lumbar Support: Optional
Headrest, Height: Yes
Headrest, Tilt: Yes

Front Seats

Power Seat, Driver: Yes
Heated Seats: Yes
Armrest: Middle
Ventilated Seats: Optional

Front Seats › Ventilated Seats

Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional

Second Seat Row

Features: Heated Seats
Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult
Height Adjustment: Yes

Safety & Security

Safety Testing

General

Test Year: 2015
Adult Occupant: 89 %
Child Occupant: 86 %
Vulnerable Road Users: 67 %
Safety Assist: 71 %
Overall: 5/5 stars
ANCAP Safety Rating: 5

Adult Occupant

Protection: 88 %
Protection: 33.5
Full Width: 7.42
Frontal Offset: 7.96
Side Impact: 8
Pole: 8
Whiplash Protection (Front): 2.1
AEB (City): 0

Child Occupant

Protection: 86 %
Protection: 42.5

Pedestrian

Protection: 67 %
Protection: 24.3

Safety Assist

Safety Assist: 74 %
Safety Assist: 9.6
Speed Assistance System: 0
ESC: 3
Seat Belt Reminders: 3
Lane Support System: 1
AEB (Interurban): 2.6

Frontal Crash

Front Driver Side: 5/5 stars
Front Passenger Side: 4/5 stars

Side Crash

Side Crash, Driver: 5/5 stars
Side Crash, Passenger: 5/5 stars
Front Seat Rating: 5/5 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: 9.8 %
Overall Safety Rating: 5/5 stars
Overall Frontal Rating: 5/5 stars
Overall Side Rating: 5/5 stars
Rollver: 5/5 stars

IIHS

Test Year: 2016
Award: Top Safety Pick+
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side: Good
Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side: Good
Moderate Overlap Front: Good
Side: Good
Roof Strength: Good
Head Restraints & Seats: Good
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle: Superior
Headlight: Good
Poor

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Powertrain

Dimensions

Engine Specification

Engine Fluids

Engine Configuration

Service Intervals

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

Suspension, Front

General

General › Fuel Cap Position

Emission

Fuel Consumption NEDC

Emission NEDC

Chassis

Doors

Platform

Side Mirrors

Windscreen Wipers

Windows

Other Equipment

Fog Lights

Instrument Cluster

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Climate Control

Climate Control › Air Condition

Connectivity

Connectivity › Media Inputs

Displays

Rear-view Mirror

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Interior Storage

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front

Lights

Other Equipment

Rear Trunk

Colour & Material

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Front Seats

Front Seats › Ventilated Seats

Second Seat Row

Type of Belt

Lane Assist System

General

Adult Occupant

Child Occupant

Pedestrian

Safety Assist

Frontal Crash

Side Crash

Rollover

IIHS

Roadside Assistance

VIN Location

Bulb Types

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Powertrain

Dimensions

Engine Specification

Engine Fluids

Engine Configuration

Service Intervals

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

Suspension, Front

General

General › Fuel Cap Position

Emission

Fuel Consumption NEDC

Emission NEDC

Chassis

Doors

Platform

Side Mirrors

Windscreen Wipers