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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
|
Optima LX 2.4 / EX 2.4 |
Optima LX 1.6T |
Optima SX Turbo / SXL Turbo |
| Type and Description |
Fourcylinder, aluminum block and head |
Fourcylinder, aluminum block and head |
Fourcylinder, aluminum block and head |
| Displacement (CC) |
2,359 cc |
1,591 cc |
1,998 cc |
| Horsepower (SAE Net) |
185 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
178 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
245 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque (SAE Net) |
178 lb. ft. @ 4,000 rpm |
195 lb. ft. @ 1,5004,500 rpm
|
260 lb. ft. @ 1,3504,000 rpm |
| Bore X Stroke (MM) |
88.0 x 97.0 |
77.0 x 85.4 |
86.0 x 86.0 |
| Valve System |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Compression Ratio |
11.3:1 |
10.0:1 |
10.0:1 |
| Fuel System |
Gasoline Direct Injected |
Gasoline Direct Injected |
Gasoline Direct Injected |
| Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic |
7Speed Dry Type Dual Clutch |
6-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons) |
18.5 |
18.5 |
18.5 |
Est. Fuel Economy
(city / hwy / combined) |
LX: 25 / 37 / 30 |
28 / 39 / 32 |
22 / 32 / 26 |
| EX: 24 / 35 / 28 |
| Drivetrain |
Optima LX 2.4 / EX 2.4 |
Optima LX 1.6T |
Optima SX Turbo / SXL Turbo |
| Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic |
7Speed Dry Type Dual Clutch |
6-Speed Automatic |
| Clutch Type |
Torque converter |
Conventional (Dry double plate with Diaphragm spring) |
Torque converter |
| 1st |
4.212:1 |
3.929:1 |
4.766:1 |
| 2nd |
2.637:1 |
2.318:1 |
2.946:1 |
| 3rd |
1.800:1 |
2.043:1 |
1.917:1 |
| 4th |
1.386:1 |
1.070:1 |
1.420:1 |
| 5th |
1.000:1 |
0.822:1 |
1.000:1 |
| 6th |
0.772:1 |
0.884:1 |
0.772:1 |
| 7th |
- |
0.721:1 |
- |
| Reverse |
3.385:1 |
5.304:1 |
3.393:1 |
| Final Gear Ratio |
2.885:1 |
4.294:1 (1/2/4/5) |
2.885:1 |
| 3.174:1 (3/6/7/Rev) |
| Electrical System |
LX / LX 1.6T / EX |
SX / SXL |
| Starter |
12V, 1.2KW (LX / EX) |
12V, 1.2KW |
| 12V, 0.9KW (LX 1.6T) |
| Battery (AH) |
12V, 80AH
(AGM), 800
CCA |
12V, 70AH, 760
CCA |
| Alternator |
13.5V, 150A |
13.5V, 150A |
| Dimensions
& Capacities(a) |
2016 Kia Optima |
| Length (in.) |
191.1 |
| Width (in.) |
73.2 |
| Height (in.) |
57.7 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
110.4 |
Track (in.)
Front / Rear |
LX (16") , LX 1.6T, EX |
63.5 / 63.8 |
| LX (17") |
63.1 / 63.4 |
| SX , SXL |
62.9 / 63.2 |
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) |
0.27 |
| Ground clearance (in.) |
5.3 |
| Accomodations |
Front
Row |
Second
Row |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
3 |
| Head Room |
39.8 |
37.8 |
| Leg room |
45.5 |
35.6 |
| Shoulder room |
58.1 |
56.4 |
| Hip room |
56.0 |
56.0 |
| Suspension |
2016 Kia Optima |
| Front |
Independent,
MacPherson
strut, coil
springs, anti-roll
bar |
| Rear |
Independent,
Multilink,
coil
springs, anti-roll
bar |
| Steering |
2016 Kia Optima |
| Type |
LX / EX |
Rack and
pinion, Electric
Motor (CMDPS) |
| SX / SXL |
Rack and
pinion, Electric
Motor (RMDPS) |
| Turning diameter, curb-to-curb |
LX / EX |
35.8 |
| SX / SXL |
35.8 |
| Steering wheel turn (lock to lock) |
LX / EX |
2.78 |
| SX / SXL |
2.60 |
| Wheels and Tires |
2016 Kia Optima |
| Wheels |
LX / LX 1.6T |
6.5J x 16 alloy
wheels |
| LX (Optional) / EX |
7.0J x
17 alloy wheels |
| SX / SXL |
7.5J x 18 alloy
wheels |
| TIres |
LX / LX 1.6T |
205/65R16 95H |
| LX (Optional) / EX |
215/55R17
94V |
| SX / SXL |
235/45R18 94V |
| Spare Tire |
LX / LX 1.6T / EX |
Tire Mobility Kit
(TMK) |
| SX / SXL |
Temporary Tire |
| Weights
and Capacities |
2016 Kia Optima |
| Base Curb
Weight (lbs.) |
LX |
3,219 |
| LX (17" Tire) |
3,362 |
| LX 1.6T |
3,224 |
| EX |
3,362 |
| SX (w/o sunroof) |
3,494 |
| SX (with sunroof) |
3,594 |
| SXL |
3,594 |
| Interior SAE Volume (CU. FT.) |
120.7 |
| Passenger Capacity (CU. FT.) |
104.8 |
| Trunk SAE Volume (CU. FT.) |
15.9 |
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