These are standard specifications for the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2011 - 2015 |
| Price : | MSRP: $25,700-26,500 Invoice: $25,100-24,760 |
| Weight : | 3206 lbs | 1454.217 kg |
| MPG City : | 35 |
| MPG Highway : | 40 |
| Introduced At : | 2010 New York International Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 4250 RPM |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Multi Point Fuel Injection | |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque : | 186 Ft-Lbs (252 NM) @ 4250 RPM |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
6 Automatic
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 9.6% |
Recall
| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V750000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. |
| Consequence | An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20090224 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V363000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying. |
| Consequence | If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has a wheelbase size of 110.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has a length of 190.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has a width of 72.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid have?A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has 40.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid have?A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has legroom of 45.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid had an MSRP of $25,700 - $$26,500 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid have? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 4250 RPM Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 186 Ft-Lbs (252 NM) @ 4250 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid have? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has a wheelbase size of 110.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has a length of 190.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has a width of 72.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid have?A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has 40.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid have?A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid has legroom of 45.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid had an MSRP of $25,700 - $$26,500 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid have? A: The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 166 HP (122.176 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 4250 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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60,275
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58,338
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59,164
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67,264
August 2023
72,147
July 2023
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70,495
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