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Kia Optima LX V6

General information

ModelKia Optima LX V6
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2671 ccm (162.98 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2671 ccm (162.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power172.00 PS (127 kW or 170 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque245.44 Nm (25.0 kgf-m or 181.0 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke86.8 x 75.0 mm (3.4 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1157 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

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1487 kg (3,278.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1487 kg (3,278.3 pounds)
Towing weight1700 kg (3,747.9 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
Aprox price as new USD19240
Service interval15,000 km
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