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Kia Optima LX

General information

ModelKia Optima LX
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2360 ccm (144.01 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 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
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2360 ccm (144.01 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 stroke86.6 x 100.0 mm (3.4 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0941 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
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

SteeringTraction control.
Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1488 kg (3,280.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1488 kg (3,280.5 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 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

Aprox price as new USD16440
Service interval15,000 km
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