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2018 Kia Optima

South KoreaPlug In Hybrid GasolineFWDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2018
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
JF
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Plug In Hybrid Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Plug-in Hybrid Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
205 hp
Power (kW)
151 kW
Torque
375 Nm (277 lb-ft)
Top speed
195 km/h (121 mph)
0–60 mph
9.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
9.4 seconds

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
1,780 kg (3,924 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,330 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
Electric range
46 km (29 mi)
Battery
11.3 kWh
Displacement
1,999 cc
4.1 litres
Configuration Combustion
Bore
81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
97 mm (3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
13.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Configuration Electric
Type of Electric Car
Plug-in Hybrid
Front Engines
Yes
Battery Capacity, Gross
11.3 kWh
Battery Capacity, Net
9.8 kWh
Type of Battery
Li-ion
AC Charge Type
Single-phase
Charging Plugs
Type 2
Configuration Electric › Front Engines
Power (kW)
50 kW
Number of Engines
1
Service Intervals
Air Filter
45,000 km / 3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
30,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
210,000 km / 10 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
300 mm (11.8 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
300 mm (11.8 in)

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
55 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Emission Class
A+
WLTP Consumption

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,602 - 1,610 mm (63.1 - 63.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,609 - 1,620 mm (63.3 - 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
EV Battery
160,000 km / 7 years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Roadside Assistance
Kia emblem
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Combined
14.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
46 - 53 km (29 - 33 mi)
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Highway
5.3 litres / 100 km
Combined
1.6 litres / 100 km
Combined
12.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km (34 mi)
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
37 g/km
135 - 130 mm (5.3 - 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
2,200 kg (4,850 lb)
Cargo Capacity
420 – 460 - 425 kg (1,014 - 937 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
80 kg (176 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
307 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
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
  • 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

Category
Standard (S)
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
Plug-in Hybrid Automatic
Horsepower
205 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Plug In Hybrid Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Superior
Headlight
  • Good
  • Poor