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Kia Optima EX

General information

ModelKia Optima EX
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2399 ccm (146.39 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
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 driving7.4 litres/100 km (32.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2399 ccm (146.39 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power175.00 PS (129 kW or 173 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque169.00 Nm (17.2 kgf-m or 124.7 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.1:1
Bore x stroke91.0 x 96.0 mm (3.6 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

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)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks, 261.6 mm
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load1450 kg (3,196.7 pounds)
Overall length4810 mm (189.4 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 USD20730
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