Kia Optima 1.0 Sedan USA 2.5 V6 AT LX, Configuration (Basic)
| Volume | 2.5 l |
| Power | 170 hp |
| Consumption | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Front (FF) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 155 mm |
| Trunk volume | 368 l |
| Front tires | 205/60 R15 |
| Rear tires | 205/60 R15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | March 2000 — February 2003 |
| Drive type | Front |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Automatic 4 |
| Engine capacity | 2,493 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 9.80 With |
| Maximum speed | 205 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 155 mm |
| Country of assembly | South Korea |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Manufacturer's warranty | 5 years or 60,000 miles |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Signaling |
Motorist emergency kit
| Partial-size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,722 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,815 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,410 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.200 m |
| Front track width | 1,540 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,530 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,447 kg |
| Specific gravity | 8.51 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 65 l |
| Trunk volume | 368 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 170 hp |
| Maximum power | 125 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,000 |
| Maximum torque | 229.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 23.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 2,400 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.00 |
| Cylinder diameter | 84.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 75.000 mm |
| Additional engine information | DOHC |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 12.60 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 8.00 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 9.69 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Rack and pinion |
| Adaptive power steering | |
| Electric power steering | |
| Number of steering wheel revolutions from lock to lock | 3.770 |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 2.8420 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.5290 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| 4th gear ratio | 0.7120 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 2.4800 |
| Main gear | 3.7700 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Disk size | NULL |
Tires
| Front wheels | 205/60 R15 |
| Rear wheels | 205/60 R15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Headlight washers | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Light sensor | NULL |
Side mirrors
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors |
Doors
| Electric trunk drive |
Windows and driver visibility
| Rear wiper | |
| Factory tint | |
| Heated rear window | |
| Rain sensor |
Roof
| Adjustable sunroof |
Additional exterior elements
| Rear spoiler | |
| Bumpers | painted in body color with chrome grille |
| Rear mudguards |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| Tachometer | |
| On-board computer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Rugs |
Seats
| Adjusting the front seats | Adjustable driver's seat in 8 directions, passenger seat in 4 directions |
| Second row of seats | folds in a 60/40 ratio |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Adjustable lumbar support in the front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Rear armrest divider | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Pockets on the backs of the front seats | |
| Headrests | 5 |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Rear electric windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) | |
| Keyless entry |
Additional interior equipment
| Power connector |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Three-point seat belt | |
| Seat belt tensioner |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag | |
| Curtain airbags | |
| Passenger airbag with deactivation function |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | |
| Blind spot monitoring system |
Child safety
| Child seat anchors |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Climate control |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Additional audio equipment | 6 speakers |
| CD player | |
| MP3 support |
Additional equipment
| Mirrors with sun visors | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Backlight | Background lighting for the interior, trunk, mirror illumination in the sun visors, front reading lamps |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | - |
| Full color LCD monitor | - |