Segment: Medium
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
The fourth generation of the Kia Optima was launched in July 2015 for the Korean market and, later on, in other countries.
The Optima represented another design success signed by the former Audi designer Peter Schreyer. Its lines and features were another step toward a mass-market vehicle with premium touches, both inside and outside.
While the wheelbase of the 2015 Optima was increased by 10 mm (0.4") the overall length increased only with half than that. But a different interior layout made more room available for the rear passengers inside the medium-sized sedan. For the exterior look, the design team made a European approach, with a raked windshield and a sport-sedan look for the vehicle. On the front fascia, the swept headlights enhanced the sporty appearance of the vehicle.
Inside, the cabin was larger than on the former Optima. Besides the slightly longer wheelbase, the wider vehicle made more shoulder-room for the passengers. To improve comfort, more soft materials were used for the interior, with higher quality contact surfaces. New features were added, such as heated and ventilated front seats. The Nappa leather was offered as an option. For the infotainment system, an 8" touch-screen display was available and it included the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The sound system was created by Infinity and included a 14-speaker arrangement.
Under the hood, there were three engine choices: a 2.0-liter turbo, a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated, and a new 1.6-liter turbo. While the first two are mated to a standard 6-speed automatic, the latter sent its torque to the wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Turbo 7AT FWD (178 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 132.7 KW @ 5500 RPM 180 HP @ 5500 RPM 178 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 195 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM 264 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DCT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3224 lbs (1462 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
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US model |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CVVL 6MT FWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 119.9 KW @ 6500 RPM 163 HP @ 6500 RPM 161 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 196 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R16 95V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 6AT FWD (245 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 182.7 KW @ 6000 RPM 248 HP @ 6000 RPM 245 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 1350-4000 RPM 353 Nm @ 1350-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Sportmatic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/45R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3494 lbs (1585 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4519 lbs (2050 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
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US model |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0T 7AT FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 132.4 KW @ 6000 RPM 180 HP @ 6000 RPM 178 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 1350-4000 RPM 353 Nm @ 1350-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/45R-18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3494 lbs (1585 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4519 lbs (2050 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
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US model |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 6AT FWD (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 138 KW @ 6000 RPM 188 HP @ 6000 RPM 185 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 241 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Sportmatic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3219 lbs (1460 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
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US model |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L CRDi 6MT FWD (141 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1685 cm3 |
Power: | 103.7 KW @ 4000 RPM 141 HP @ 4000 RPM 139 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 340 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R16 95V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3505 lbs (1590 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4564 lbs (2070 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 110 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L CRDi 7AT FWD (141 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1685 cm3 |
Power: | 103.7 KW @ 4000 RPM 141 HP @ 4000 RPM 139 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 340 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R16 95V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3538 lbs (1605 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4586 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 116 g/km |