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Kia Optima LX

General information

ModelKia Optima LX
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2360 ccm (144.01 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5

Engine and transmission

Displacement2360 ccm (144.01 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power139.00 PS (102 kW or 137 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque199.33 Nm (20.3 kgf-m or 147.0 ft.lbs)
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke87.1 x 100.0 mm (3.4 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0934 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2832 litres (748 gallons)
Cargo space385 litres (102 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1488 kg (3,280.5 pounds)
Overall length4730 mm (186.2 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity65.0 litres (17.17 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD15950
Service interval15,000 km
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