| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kia |
| Model | Optima |
| Generation | Optima I (facelift 2003) |
| Modification (Engine) | 2.0i 16V (136 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2003 year |
| End of production | 2005 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 12.6 l/100 km 18.67 US mpg 22.42 UK mpg 7.94 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg 39.79 UK mpg 14.08 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg 31.04 UK mpg 10.99 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 11.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 11.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 10.9 sec |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h 128.62 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 10.4 kg/Hp, 96.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.8 kg/Nm, 127.9 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 136 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 68.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 181 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 133.5 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 1997 cm3 121.86 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 85 mm 3.35 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 88 mm 3.46 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1415-1496 kg 3119.54 – 3298.12 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1985 kg 4376.18 lbs. |
| Max load | 489-570 kg 1078.06 – 1256.63 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 385 l 13.6 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4720 mm 185.83 in. |
| Width | 1815 mm 71.46 in. |
| Height | 1410 mm 55.51 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm 106.3 in. |
| Front track | 1540 mm 60.63 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1520 mm 59.84 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 195/70 R14; 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 14; 15 |
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