| 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 |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
12.6 l/100 km
18.67 US mpg22.42 UK mpg7.94 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.1 l/100 km
33.13 US mpg39.79 UK mpg14.08 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
9.1 l/100 km
25.85 US mpg31.04 UK mpg10.99 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 | 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 |
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| Power | 136 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 68.1 Hp/l |
| Torque |
181 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
133.5 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement |
1997 cm3
121.86 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
85 mm
3.35 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
88 mm
3.46 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity |
4.3 l
4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt |
| Coolant |
6.3 l
6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| 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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