These are standard specifications for the 2018 Kia Optima, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Sportmatic; Electronically-controlled , 7 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2016 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $22,500-30,500 |
| Weight : | 3219 lbs | 1460.114 kg |
| MPG City : | 25 |
| MPG Highway : | 37 |
| Combined MPG : | 30.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2015 New York International Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression : | 11.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1591 cc | 97.1 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 178 HP (131.008 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 1500 RPM |
| Bore : | 77.0 mm | 3.031 in. |
| Stroke : | 85.4 mm | 3.362 in. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
6 Automatic Sportmatic; Electronically-controlled , 7 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.212:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.637:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.800:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.386:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.000:1 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.772:1 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160825 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V161000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently. |
| Consequence | If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices (OPDs), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC162. |
| 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
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2018 Kia Optima?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Kia Optima? A: The 2018 Kia Optima has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2018 Kia Optima? A: The 2018 Kia Optima has a length of 191.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2018 Kia Optima? A: The 2018 Kia Optima has a width of 73.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Kia Optima have?A: The 2018 Kia Optima has 40.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Kia Optima have?A: The 2018 Kia Optima has legroom of 45.40 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Kia Optima? A: The 2018 Kia Optima was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2018 Kia Optima cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Kia Optima had an MSRP of $22,500 - $$30,500 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2018 Kia Optima have? A: The 2018 Kia Optima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1591 cc | 97.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 178 HP (131.008 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 1500 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2018 Kia Optima have? A: The 2018 Kia Optima had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Automatic Sportmatic; Electronically-controlled, 7 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Kia Optima? A: The 2018 Kia Optima has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2018 Kia Optima? A: The 2018 Kia Optima has a length of 191.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2018 Kia Optima? A: The 2018 Kia Optima has a width of 73.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Kia Optima have?A: The 2018 Kia Optima has 40.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Kia Optima have?A: The 2018 Kia Optima has legroom of 45.40 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Kia Optima? A: The 2018 Kia Optima was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2018 Kia Optima cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Kia Optima had an MSRP of $22,500 - $$30,500 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2018 Kia Optima have? A: The 2018 Kia Optima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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