Vehicleref
Vehicles
MakesTypesYearsCountries
Map
MakesRace TracksGame StudiosTV Networks
Showcase
Race Tracks
TV Shows
Games
YouTube
People
FoundersOwners

Race Tracks

Vehicles

  • Makes
  • Types
  • Years
  • Countries

Map

  • Makes
  • Race Tracks
  • Game Studios
  • TV Networks

TV Shows

Games

YouTube

People

  • Founders
  • Owners

© 2026 Vehicleref. All rights reserved.

2017 Kia Optima

South KoreaGasolineFWDSedan

Photos

Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2017
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
JF
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.6 T-GDI DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
180 hp
Power (kW)
132 kW
Torque
264 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Top speed
216 km/h (134 mph)
0–60 mph
7.3 seconds
0–100 km/h
7.7 seconds (estimated)

Dimensions

Length
4,855 mm (191.1 in)
Width
1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height
1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,805 mm (110.4 in)
Curb weight
1,462 kg (3,223 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 15W-40
Displacement
1,591 cc
  • 20W-50
  • Engine Oil, Volume
    4.5 litres
    Engine Configuration
    Bore
    77 mm (3.0 in)
    Stroke
    85.4 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
    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

    Transmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission
    Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed

    Brakes

    Parking Brake
    Electric
    Front Brakes
    Disc Brakes
    Rear Brakes
    Disc Brakes
    Front Brakes
    Cooling
    Ventilated

    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
    Fuel Consumption NEDC
    City
    8.4 litres / 100 km
    Highway
    6 litres / 100 km
    Combined

    Dimensions & Weight

    Exterior

    Track, Front
    1,610 mm (63.4 in)
    Track, Rear
    1,620 mm (63.8 in)
    Overhang, Front
    965 mm (38.0 in)
    Overhang, Rear
    1,085 mm (42.7 in)
    Turning Circle
    10.9 m
    Ground Clearance

    Exterior

    Chassis & Body

    Chassis
    Chassis
    Sedan
    Pillars
    A-C
    Chassis Construction
    Unibody
    Body Material
    Steel
    Doors
    Rear Doors
    Conventional

    Interior

    Equipment

    Instrument Cluster
    Trip Computer
    Yes
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Fuel Gauge
    Analogue
    Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
    Display
    Yes

    Features

    Comfort Features

    Cruise Control
    Yes

    Other Features

    GPS
    Optional

    Safety & Security

    Seat Belt

    Type of Belt
    Three-Point-Belt
    Front Seats
    Seat Belt Colour
    Black
    Feature
    Driver
    Passenger
    Rear
    Seat Belt Reminder

    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
    Kia emblem
    Piston
    Fuel System
    Electronic Fuel Injection
    Engine Cooling
    Liquid Cooling
    7.3 litres / 100 km
    130 mm (5.1 in)

    Interior

    Head Room, Front
    1,020 mm (40.2 in)
    Head Room, Rear
    970 mm (38.2 in)
    Leg Room, Front
    1,155 mm (45.5 in)
    Leg Room, Rear
    905 mm (35.6 in)
    Hip Room, Front
    1,423 mm (56.0 in)
    Hip Room, Rear
    1,422 mm (56.0 in)
    Shoulder Room, Front
    1,475 mm (58.1 in)

    Weight

    Gross Weight
    2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
    Cargo Capacity
    538 kg (1,186 lb)
    Max Roof Load
    100 kg (220 lb)
    Door Handles
    Pull-out
    Platform
    Hyundai-Kia Platforms
    Y Platform (Y7)

    Equipment

    Side Mirrors
    Mirror Type
    Conventional
    Adjustments
    Electrical
    Folding
    Electrical
    Heated
    Yes
    Turning Signal
    Yes
    House Colour
    Same as Car
    Windscreen Wipers
    Intermittent Control

    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
    Climate Control
    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

    Steering Wheel

    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    Yes
    Power Steering
    Electric
    Adjustments
    • Tilt
    • Telescope
    Colour
    Black
    Steering Mechanism
    Rack and Pinion

    Trunk

    Rear Trunk
    Yes
    Light
    Yes
    Hatch Opening Type
    Under Rear Window
    Rear Trunk
    Volume
    510 litres

    Seats

    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
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    RearYes
    Belt Pretensioner
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    RearYes
    Belt Load Limiter
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    RearYes

    Assist Systems

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    Yes
    Lane Assist System
    Optional
    Speed Assist
    Optional
    Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    Yes

    Brake Systems

    Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
    Optional
    Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
    Yes
    Traction Control System (TCS)
    Yes
    Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
    Yes
    Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
    Yes

    Sensors

    Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
    Optional
    Obstacle Detection Sensor
    Optional

    Other Features

    Immobiliser
    Yes
    Central Locking
    Yes
    Child Safety Locks
    Yes

    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

    Airbags

    Feature
    Driver
    Passenger
    Rear
    Frontal Airbag
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    Rear-
    Side Chest Airbag
    Driver

    Child Protection

    Isofix
    • Passenger: -
    • Rear: Yes
    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
    • D3S (xenon)
    • H7
    Main Beam
    • H7
    • HB3
    Bi-Xenon
    D3S
    Reversing Light
    W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
    Turn Indicators, Front
    BAU15s (PY21W)
    Turn Indicators, Rear
    BAU15s (PY21W)
    Trunk
    SV8.5 (C5W)

    ACRISS

    Type
    4-5 Doors (D)

    Awards

    International Car of the Year
    2016
    Optima
    8.9

    €67,000

    MSRP · EUR

    Body
    Shoulder Room, Rear
    1,432 mm (56.4 in)
    Yes
    Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
    2
    Windows
    Window Lifts, Front
    Powered
    Other Equipment
    Sunroof
    Optional
    Normal Roof
    Yes
    Electric
    Optional
    Rim Colour
    Silver
    Rim Type
    Disc Wheel
    Yes
    Seat Height
    Yes
    Backrest Angle
    Yes
    Lumbar Support
    Optional
    Headrest, Height
    Yes
    Headrest, Tilt
    Yes
    Front Seats
    Power Seat, Driver
    Yes
    Armrest
    Middle
    Ventilated Seats
    Optional
    Front Seats › Ventilated Seats
    Driver
    Optional
    Passenger
    Optional
    Second Seat Row
    Number of Seats
    3
    Type of Seat
    Adult
    Height Adjustment
    Yes
    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
    Yes
    PassengerYes
    Rear-
    Side Head Airbag
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    RearYes
    Knee Airbag
    DriverYes
    Passenger-
    Rear-
    Curtain Airbag
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    Rear-
    Airbag cut-off Switch
    Driver-
    PassengerYes
    Rear-
    License Plate Light
    W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
    Sedan
    Variant
    Optima Sedan Generations7 of 9
    Year
    Powertrain
    1.6 T-GDI DSG Sequential
    Horsepower
    180 hp
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Fuel
    Transmission
    Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
    Superior
    Headlight
    • Good
    • Poor