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Kia Optima

General information

ModelKia Optima
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2351 ccm (143.46 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 driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2351 ccm (143.46 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
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 stroke86.5 x 100.0 mm (3.4 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

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 space1751 litres (463 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Towing weight1250 kg (2,755.8 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

Country of originKorea, South
Service interval15,000 km
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