2006.5-2008 Kia Optima: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Kia Optima include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 107.1 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 186.4 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 71.1 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 58.3 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3142 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 14.8 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 16.4 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.8 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 43.7 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.0 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 37.8 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Optima offered a choice of two engines: a 161-horsepower four-cylinder or a 185-horsepower V6. A five-speed manual transmission was standard on the four-cylinder LX. A five-speed automatic was optional for that model, and standard with V6 power.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I4 | 2.4 / 144 | 161 | 163 | 5-speed manual: 24/34 5-speed automatic: 24/34 |
5-speed manual: 19.5 5-speed automatic: 19.5 |
| dohc V6 | 2.7 / 163 | 185 | 182 | 5-speed automatic: 22/30 | 5-speed automatic: 19.7 |
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Built In: South Korea
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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