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Kia Optima LX

General information

ModelKia Optima LX
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2359 ccm (143.95 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving10.8 litres/100 km (21.70 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.60 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2359 ccm (143.95 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power177.00 PS (130 kW or 175 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque229.16 Nm (23.4 kgf-m or 169.0 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 doors5
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, 279.4 mm
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load1432 kg (3,157.0 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 USD17535
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