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2004 Kia Optima Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2004 Kia Optima, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unit Steel
Production Years for Series : 2001 - 2005
Price : $15,500
Weight : 3150 lbs | 1428.816 kg
Inline 4
Displacement : 2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.
Power : 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Valvetrain : 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
V 6
Displacement : 2491 cc | 152.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.
Power : 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Transmission:
5 Manual

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2004 Kia Optima 4-DR w/SAB
Frontal driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Frontal passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side rear passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Manufacturer

KIA MOTORS CORPORATION

Mfr Report Date20001006
NHTSA Campaign ID09V183000
SummaryKIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE STATES DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. OVER TIME, SUCH SUBFRAME CORROSION NEAR THE CONNECTION TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN LEAD TO WHEEL MISALIGNMENT AND/OR OTHER NOTICEABLE STRESS IN STEERING, OR ACCELERATED ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR.
ConsequenceCORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
RemedyKMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
NotesKMC'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. SC075.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 January 2023
2004 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $45,817
Avg. Home : $274,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $2.10

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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2004 Kia Optima? A: The 2004 Kia Optima has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2004 Kia Optima? A: The 2004 Kia Optima has a length of 186.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2004 Kia Optima? A: The 2004 Kia Optima has a width of 71.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 2004 Kia Optima cost when new?A: The 2004 Kia Optima had a base price of approximately $15,500 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2004 Kia Optima? A: The 2004 Kia Optima was a .

Q: What engines did the 2004 Kia Optima have? A: The 2004 Kia Optima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 4500 RPM
  • V 6 (2491 cc | 152.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 4000 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 2004 Kia Optima have? A: The 2004 Kia Optima had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.

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