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Kia Optima EX V6

General information

ModelKia Optima EX V6
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2670 ccm (162.92 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2670 ccm (162.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power172.00 PS (127 kW or 170 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque245.44 Nm (25.0 kgf-m or 181.0 ft.lbs)
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 75.0 mm (3.4 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1157 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2832 litres (748 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1487 kg (3,278.3 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)
Wheelbase2640 mm (103.9 inches)
Fuel capacity65.0 litres (17.17 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originKorea, South
Aprox price as new USD19915
Service interval15,000 km
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