2008 Kia Optima Specifications

2008 Kia Optima

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2008 Kia Optima

Kelley Blue Book Retail $9,850–$11,050  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: EX 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 162-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 600 CCA battery  
(68Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Sportmatic Sequential sport shift  
3.77 Axle ratio  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

5-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P205/60HR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Optional P215/50VR17.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Optional 17" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Chrome grille  
Optional Black w/chrome surround grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic air conditioning  
Optional 1st row express open sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Optional Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
HomeLink Garage door transmitter  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Power reclining driver seat  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining passenger seat  
Optional Power reclining passenger seat  
Standard Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Optional Metal-look instrument panel insert, console insert  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Optional Metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional MP3 decoder  
Optional Amplifier  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Optional 6 Infinity speakers  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Projector beam halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Optional Rear window blind  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard 2 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Optional Digital/analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Optional Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Optional 4 ABS channels  
Optional Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Optional Stability control  
Optional ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual front head restraints  
Standard Adjustable front head restraints with tilt  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 adjustable rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
146 cu.in. Engine displacement  
162-hp @ 5,800 rpm Engine horsepower  
164 lbs.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.5" x 3.8" Engine bore x stroke  
10.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
17.2 gal. Fuel tank capacity
21 mpg Fuel economy city  
31 mpg Fuel economy highway  
3,179 lbs. Curb weight  
186.4" Exterior length  
71.1" Exterior body width  
58.3" Exterior height  
107.1" Wheelbase  
61.5" Front tread  
61.1" Rear tread  
17.7' Turning radius  
6.3" Ground clearance (min.)  
43.7" Front legroom  
37.8" Rear legroom  
39.8" Front headroom  
38.0" Rear headroom  
54.5" Front hiproom  
54.7" Rear hiproom  
57.1" Front shoulder room  
56.3" Rear shoulder room  
104.2 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
14.8 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
14.8 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
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