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Kia Optima LX

General information

ModelKia Optima LX
Year2011
CategoryMidsize family cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2359 ccm (143.95 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
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 driving6.7 litres/100 km (35.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags2. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2359 ccm (143.95 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power203.7 PS (150 kW or 201 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque252.22 Nm (25.7 kgf-m or 186.0 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1343 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1160 mm (45.7 inches)
Passenger space2888 litres (763 gallons)
Cargo space436 litres (115 gallons)
Optional cargo space1547 litres (409 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS) Antilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1519 kg (3,348.8 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2800 mm (110.2 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD19035
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