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Kia Optima LX

General information

ModelKia Optima LX
Year2007
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2359 ccm (143.95 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.9 litres/100 km (33.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2359 ccm (143.95 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power164.00 PS (121 kW or 162 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque222.38 Nm (22.7 kgf-m or 164.0 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Exterior and interior

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

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load1425 kg (3,141.6 pounds)
Overall length4740 mm (186.6 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

Country of originKorea, South
Aprox price as new USD16395
Service interval15,000 km
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