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    KIA Optima

    Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of KIA Optima

    Powertrain & Performance

    Engine specs, power, and efficiency

    Handling & Mechanics

    Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality

    Exterior & Dimensions

    Design, size, and presence on the road

    Interior

    Comfort, tech, and convenience inside

    Technology

    Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features

    Safety & Security

    Protection, prevention, and alerts

    Cost of Ownership

    Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind

    Showing 2 Configurations

    Base

    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

    $27,995†
    Price & specs

    Base

    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

    $29,995†
    Price & specs
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 85
    Engine (cc): 1997
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 88
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 85
    Engine (cc): 1997
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 88
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.5
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
    Maximum Power (kW): 100
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
    Maximum Power (kW): 100
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.5
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7
    Fuel Economy
    Not Available
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic
    Power Steering
    Not Available
    Power Steering
    Type: Hydraulic
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Wheels
    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Wheels
    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Body Style
    Body Type: Sedan
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan
    Body Style
    Body Type: Sedan
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan
    Chrome Bright Trim
    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
    Chrome Bright Trim
    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 351
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 351
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
    Front Track (in): 60.6
    Front Track (mm): 1540
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
    Overall Height (in): 55.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1410
    Overall Length (in): 185.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4720
    Overall Width (in): 71.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1815
    Rear Track (in): 59.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1520
    Wheelbase (in): 106.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2700
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
    Front Track (in): 60.6
    Front Track (mm): 1540
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
    Overall Height (in): 55.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1410
    Overall Length (in): 185.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4720
    Overall Width (in): 71.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1815
    Rear Track (in): 59.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1520
    Wheelbase (in): 106.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2700
    Internal Dimensions
    Front Headroom (in): 39.7
    Front Headroom (mm): 1008
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.8
    Rear Headroom (mm): 960
    Front Leg Room (in): 30.1
    Front Leg Room (mm): 765
    Rear Leg Room (in): 37.8
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 960
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 37.8
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 960
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 37.8
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 960
    Internal Dimensions
    Front Headroom (in): 39.7
    Front Headroom (mm): 1008
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.8
    Rear Headroom (mm): 960
    Front Leg Room (in): 30.1
    Front Leg Room (mm): 765
    Rear Leg Room (in): 37.8
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 960
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 37.8
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 960
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 37.8
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 960
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Projector Beam
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Projector Beam
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1650
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3638
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1323
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1870
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4123
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1650
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3638
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1323
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1885
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4156
    Antenna
    Type: Power
    Antenna
    Type: Power
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio System
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Audio System
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 4
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 4
    Cigar Lighter
    Location: Front Seats
    Cigar Lighter
    Location: Front Seats
    Reading Lights
    Location: Front
    Reading Lights
    Location: Front
    Vanity Mirror
    Location: Passenger
    Vanity Mirror
    Location: Passenger
    Remote Trunk Hatch Release
    Operation: Electric
    Remote Trunk Hatch Release
    Operation: Electric
    Luxury Trim
    Centre Floor Console: Alloy
    Luxury Trim
    Centre Floor Console: Alloy
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Fixed
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Fixed
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Power Locks
    Operation: Remote
    Power Locks
    Operation: Remote
    Doors
    Not Available
    Doors
    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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