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2018 Kia Optima

South KoreaGasolineFWDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

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

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.0 CVVL
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
163 hp
Power (kW)
120 kW
Torque
196 Nm (145 lb-ft)
Top speed
210 km/h (130 mph)
0–60 mph
9.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
9.4 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
4,905 mm (193.1 in)
Width
1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height
1,445 mm (56.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Curb weight
1,530 kg (3,373 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-40
  • 5W-20
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
1,999 cc
Engine Oil, Volume
4.3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
97 mm (3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
10.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 6-speed

Brakes

Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
300 - 320 mm (11.8 - 12.6 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
284 - 300 mm (11.2 - 11.8 in)

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
7.4 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC

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
Front Doors
Conventional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

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
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
CO₂, Combined
173 g/km
130 mm (5.1 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,155 mm (45.5 in)
Head Room, Rear
905 mm (35.6 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)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,700 kg (3,748 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
360 - 470 kg (794 - 1,036 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
80 kg (176 lb)
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Hyundai-Kia Platforms
Y Platform (Y7)

Equipment

Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear

Lights

Special Features
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual

Rims & Tires

Tightening Torque
107 - 127 Nm
Display
Yes
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
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
Rear
2
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Trunk
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster

Steering Wheel

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

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Release Button
Yes
Cover
Sliding (Manual)
Barrier Net/Grid
Yes
Carpet
Rubber
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk

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

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Optional
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
  • Front
  • Rear
Obstacle Detection Sensor
Optional
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

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

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

Category
Fullsize (F)
Type
4-5 Doors (D)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,432 mm (56.4 in)
  • Activate/Deactivate
  • Speed Up/Down
  • Resume
Volume
510 litres
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Armrest
Middle
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
Yes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Head Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Knee Airbag
DriverYes
Passenger-
Rear-
Curtain Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver-
PassengerYes
Rear-
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
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8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Optima Sedan Generations8 of 9
Year
Powertrain
2.0 CVVL
Horsepower
163 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 6-speed