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Kia Optima LX

General information

ModelKia Optima LX
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.7 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
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2360 ccm (144.01 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Max torque199.33 Nm (20.3 kgf-m or 147.0 ft.lbs)
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 100.0 mm (3.4 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0941 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2973 litres (785 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 USD15960
Service interval15,000 km
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