2005 Kia Optima: Technical Specifications

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2005 Kia Optima 

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  • MSRP: $17,450 -$20,195
  • Invoice: $15,055 -$18,435

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See the technical specifications of the 2005 Kia Optima. Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2005 Kia Optima.

Engine Specifications

  dohc I41 dohc V62
Size, liters/cu. in. 2.4/144 2.7/163
Horsepower @ rpm. 138 @ 6000 170 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 147 @ 3000 181 @ 4000
Availability Standard Standard
EPA City / highway mpg    
5-speed manual 23/30 --/--
4-speed automatic 22/30 20/27
1. LX, EX. 2. LX V6, EX V6.
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Fuel Data

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 23 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 17.2 gal

Drivetrain Specifications

Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive

Interior Specifications

Front Headroom 39.0 in
Front Hiproom 55.8 in
Front Legroom 43.3 in
Front Shoulderroom 56.9 in
Passenger Capacity 5
Second Headroom 37.6 in
Second Hiproom 54.4 in
Second Legroom 36.2 in
Second Shoulderroom 55.7 in

Exterior Specifications

Curb Weight 3281 lbs
Height, Overall 55.5 in
Length, Overall 185.8 in
Min Ground Clearance 6.1 in
Tread Width, Front 60.6 in
Tread Width, Rear 59.8 in
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 34.1 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Wheelbase 106.3 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 71.5 in

Wheels

Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel

Tires

Front Tire Size P205/60R15
Rear Tire Size P205/60R15

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