Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Infotainment: 
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Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018
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Who said that the station-wagon cars were dead in 2016 was dead-wrong. Kia noticed an increase in that type of vehicle and launched the Optima Sportswagon at the Geneva Motor Show.
One of the reasons why station-wagons were not so sought-after was the design. Those cars looked better on paper but not so good on customer's driveways. Despite their utility and practicality, they were couldn't match the sales pace. That is why some car-makers such as Alfa Romeo or Jaguar didn't offer station wagons for their cars. But Kia knew that if a cee'd Sportswagon had its customers, a larger Optima will have the same appeal.
Up to the B-pillars, the Optima Sportswagon was the same. It was the first D-segment station-wagon made by Kia and the designers tried to make it right. The sloped roof to the rear and the raised beltline behind the C-pillar made the car look sportier. Last, but not least, the raked tailgate and the roof-spoiler visually enhanced the car's dynamic design.
Inside, there was the same dashboard as for the regular Optima. The seats were wide and flat to ensure a comfortable ride. In the back, the bench was still flat but it could have been folded in 40:20:40 ratios. That was good for four adults who wanted to go skiing. The very big trunk was a relief for everyone who was going to travel long and take a tent inside.
The Optima Sportswagon was fitted with the same engine options as the sedan and the same transmission choices as well.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2016, 2017, 2018
- 2.0L CVVL 6AT (163 HP)
- 2.0L CVVL 6MT (163 HP)
- GT 2.0L T-GDi 6AT (245 HP)
- 1.7L CRDi 6MT (141 HP)
- 1.7L CRDi 7AT (141 HP)
KIA Optima Sportswagon
2.0L CVVL 6AT (163 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CVVL 6AT (163 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
| Power: | 119.9 KW @ 6500 RPM 163 HP @ 6500 RPM 161 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 196 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.9/63.3 in (1,598/1,608 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.25 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3296 lbs (1495 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4608 lbs (2090 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 173 g/km |
KIA Optima Sportswagon
2.0L CVVL 6MT (163 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CVVL 6MT (163 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
| Power: | 119.9 KW @ 6500 RPM 163 HP @ 6500 RPM 161 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 196 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 128 mph (206 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.9/63.3 in (1,598/1,608 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.25 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3252 lbs (1475 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4564 lbs (2070 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |
KIA Optima Sportswagon
GT 2.0L T-GDi 6AT (245 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - GT 2.0L T-GDi 6AT (245 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 180.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 245 HP @ 6000 RPM 242 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 1350 RPM 353 Nm @ 1350 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 144 mph (232 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.9/63.3 in (1,598/1,608 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.25 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4828 lbs (2190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 191 g/km |
KIA Optima Sportswagon
1.7L CRDi 6MT (141 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L CRDi 6MT (141 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1685 cm3 |
| Power: | 103.7 KW @ 4000 RPM 141 HP @ 4000 RPM 139 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 340 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.9/63.3 in (1,598/1,608 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.25 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4718 lbs (2140 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 113 g/km |
KIA Optima Sportswagon
1.7L CRDi 7AT (141 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L CRDi 7AT (141 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1685 cm3 |
| Power: | 103.7 KW @ 4000 RPM 141 HP @ 4000 RPM 139 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 340 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DCT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.9/63.3 in (1,598/1,608 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 110.4 in (2804 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.25 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 337 lbs (153 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 452.3 mpg US (0.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 120 g/km |