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Kia Optima SX V6

General information

ModelKia Optima SX V6
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2656 ccm (162.07 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.75 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.4 litres/100 km (22.66 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.51 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2656 ccm (162.07 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power197.00 PS (145 kW or 194 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque249.50 Nm (25.4 kgf-m or 184.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.4:1
Bore x stroke86.7 x 75.0 mm (3.4 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1297 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 space1900 litres (502 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1519 kg (3,348.8 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 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 USD22185
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