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Kia Optima SX

General information

ModelKia Optima SX
Year2011
CategoryMidsize family cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1996 ccm (121.80 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.9 litres/100 km (33.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement1996 ccm (121.80 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power278.00 PS (204 kW or 274 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque364.76 Nm (37.2 kgf-m or 269.0 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1160 mm (45.7 inches)
Passenger space2888 litres (763 gallons)
Cargo space436 litres (115 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS) Antilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load1535 kg (3,384.1 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2800 mm (110.2 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD26035
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