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Kia Optima EX V6

General information

ModelKia Optima EX V6
Year2007
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2654 ccm (161.95 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
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
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2654 ccm (161.95 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power188.00 PS (138 kW or 185 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque246.79 Nm (25.2 kgf-m or 182.0 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.4:1
Bore x stroke86.7 x 75.0 mm (3.4 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1264 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Passenger space2945 litres (778 gallons)
Cargo space396 litres (105 gallons)
Optional cargo space1632 litres (431 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1487 kg (3,278.3 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4740 mm (186.6 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD20440
Service interval15,000 km
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