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$21,840
$22,140
Highlights
| 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$21,840
|
$22,140
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
23 City / 34 Hwy
|
24 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
192 hp
|
185 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
192 @ 6300
|
185 @ 6000
|
| Displacement |
2.4 L/144
|
2.4 L/144
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
181 @ 4250
|
178 @ 4000
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
23 City / 34 Hwy
|
24 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/65HR16
|
P205/65HR16
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/65HR16
|
P205/65HR16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Length, Overall |
191 in
|
191 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
110 in
|
110 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
73 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
36 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
64 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
15 ft³
|
16 ft³
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
46 in
|
46 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
64 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
102 ft³
|
105 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,237 lbs
|
3,219 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
19 gal
|
Safety
| 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
760
|
800
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
150
|
Brakes
| 2015 Kia Optima | 2016 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|