Segment: Medium
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010
The Optima sedan was unveiled at the 2008 New York Motor Show as a 2009 model year. It was a major facelift for the already known Kia Optima/Magentis.
The 2009 model was the facelift for the second generation of the Optima, which was introduced in 2005. Unlike that, the new version featured angled headlights instead of the bulky ones from before. But underneath the bodywork, there was the same platform with independent suspension in all corners.
The headlights were narrowed to create a sharper look and the fog-lights were installed lower in the front apron. The grille was reshaped with the integration of the “Tiger-nose” touch imagined by Peter Schreyer, the chief-of-design from Hyundai-Kia. Another improvement was the addition of an extra inch in the overhangs, both front, and back, to enhance safety.
Inside, the dashboard was completely changed, with new electronic devices installed. The standard system featured MP3 compatibility and Sirius satellite radio. The rest of the center stack and console were mildly changed. Due to its generous wheelbase, it offered enough legroom for the rear passengers.
Under the hood, there was also a new generation of engines, based on the Theta II family, together with some of the older units. For the European versions, a 2.0-liter diesel unit was installed. The standard transmission for some versions was a 5-speed manual, while the other received a newly developed 5-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CVVT 6AT FWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 121 KW @ 6200 RPM 165 HP @ 6200 RPM 162 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 197 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.1 in (1,562/1,552 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 38.7 ft (11.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3166 lbs (1436 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CVVT 6MT FWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 121 KW @ 6200 RPM 165 HP @ 6200 RPM 162 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 197 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.1 in (1,562/1,552 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 38.7 ft (11.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3133 lbs (1421 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L CVVT 5AT FWD (177 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 6000 RPM 177 HP @ 6000 RPM 174 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 169 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 229 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.1 in (1,562/1,552 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3179 lbs (1442 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L CVVT 5MT FWD (177 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 6000 RPM 177 HP @ 6000 RPM 174 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 169 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 229 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.1 in (1,562/1,552 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3157 lbs (1432 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L CVVT 5AT FWD (197 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2656 cm3 |
Power: | 145 KW @ 6000 RPM 197 HP @ 6000 RPM 194 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 249 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.1 in (1,562/1,552 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3294 lbs (1494 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 6MT FWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3800 RPM 150 HP @ 3800 RPM 148 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM 305 Nm @ 1800-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.5/61.1 in (1,562/1,552 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 38.7 ft (11.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3534 lbs (1603 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4508 lbs (2045 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 158 g/km |