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Kia Optima EX

General information

ModelKia Optima EX
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating67.5 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 driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 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
DriveFront wheels
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Displacement2360 ccm (144.01 cubic inches)
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque199.33 Nm (20.3 kgf-m or 147.0 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 88.0 mm (3.2 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0700 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2832 litres (748 gallons)
Cargo space385 litres (102 gallons)
Optional cargo space1411 litres (373 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering. Power assisted steering.
Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS) Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2004 kg (4,418.1 pounds)
Towing weight1254 kg (2,764.6 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 USD19140
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