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Kia Optima EX

General information

ModelKia Optima EX
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating67.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2398 ccm (146.33 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5

Engine and transmission

Displacement2398 ccm (146.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Max torque199.33 Nm (20.3 kgf-m or 147.0 ft.lbs)
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 100.0 mm (3.4 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0904 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Passenger space2832 litres (748 gallons)
Cargo space385 litres (102 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1549 kg (3,415.0 pounds)
Overall length4730 mm (186.2 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity65.0 litres (17.17 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originKorea, South
Aprox price as new USD18555
Service interval15,000 km
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