Kia Optima 2.1 Sedan USA 2.7 V6 AT SX, Configuration
| Volume | 2.7 l |
| Power | 194 hp |
| Consumption | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Front (FF) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 160 mm |
| Trunk volume | 500 l |
| Front tires | 215/50 R17 |
| Rear tires | 215/50 R17 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | March 2008 — February 2010 |
| Drive type | Front |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 2,656 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 8.50 With |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 160 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) | 4,800 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,805 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,480 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.400 m |
| Front track width | 1,563 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,552 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,494 kg |
| Specific gravity | 7.70 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 62 l |
| Trunk volume | 500 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 194 hp |
| Maximum power | 143 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,000 |
| Maximum torque | 250.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 26.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,500 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.40 |
| Cylinder diameter | 86.700 mm |
| Piston stroke | 75.000 mm |
| Additional engine information | DOHC, CVVT |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 14.30 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 8.30 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 9.60 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 | 2.860 |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.7890 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.0640 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.4210 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.0340 |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.7280 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 3.8080 |
| Main gear | 3.3110 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
| Rear stabilizer | |
| Sports suspension |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Disk size | NULL |
Tires
| Front wheels | 215/50 R17 |
| Rear wheels | 215/50 R17 |
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 trim |
| 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 | |
| Leather 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 | |
| Seat position memory | |
| Pockets on the backs of the front seats | |
| Front seat ventilation | |
| 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, AUX; Bluetooth (optional) |
| CD player | |
| MP3 support |
Additional equipment
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Backlight | Background lighting for the interior, trunk, lighting, front reading lamps, areas near the doors |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | ? |
| Full color LCD monitor | ? |
| Compass |