2007 Kia Optima Specifications

Specifications

2006 2007 2009

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Production Years for Series :	2006 - 2010
Weight :	3142 lbs \| 1425.187 kg
MPG City :	24
MPG Highway :	34
Introduced At :	2006 North American International Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2400 cc \| 146.5 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	164 Ft-Lbs (222 NM) @ 4260 RPM
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head

V 6 60-degree
Displacement :	2700 cc \| 164.8 cu in. \| 2.7 L.
Power :	185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	182 Ft-Lbs (247 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Compression :	10.4:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head

Transmission:
5 Manual , 5 Automatic

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2007 Kia Optima 4-DR w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	20050929
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V014000
Summary	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 KIA RONDO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. IF THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY BECOMES DAMAGED, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.
Consequence	IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy	KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes	KIA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC094.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Manufacturer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	20050929
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V153000
Summary	KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2007. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHIFT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING TENSION IN THE CABLE. IF PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY'S DOWEL PIN PREVENTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM BEING SHIFTED. THE SHIFT LEVER CAN THEN BE MOVED INTO THE PARK (P) POSITION WHILE THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION IS STILL IN THE LAST USED GEAR BEFORE DETACHMENT.
Consequence	IF THE DRIVER LEAVES THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL INJURE A PERSON IN ITS PATH OR CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SHIFT CABLE AND REINSTALL IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2011. OWNER MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes	KIA'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC088.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2007 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$50,823
Avg. Home :	$313,600
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.38

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2007 Kia Optima? A: The 2007 Kia Optima has a wheelbase size of 107.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2007 Kia Optima? A: The 2007 Kia Optima has a length of 186.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2007 Kia Optima? A: The 2007 Kia Optima has a width of 71.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2007 Kia Optima have?A: The 2007 Kia Optima has 39.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2007 Kia Optima have?A: The 2007 Kia Optima has legroom of 43.70 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2007 Kia Optima? A: The 2007 Kia Optima was a .

Q: What engines did the 2007 Kia Optima have? A: The 2007 Kia Optima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 164 Ft-Lbs (222 NM) @ 4260 RPM

V 6 (2700 cc | 164.8 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 182 Ft-Lbs (247 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2007 Kia Optima have? A: The 2007 Kia Optima had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic.