2003 Kia Optima LX specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn LX Manual
- $15,500
- 4dr Sdn LX Auto
- $16,420
- 4dr Sdn LX Auto V6
- $17,895
- 4dr Sdn SE Auto
- $18,095
- 4dr Sdn SE Auto V6
- $19,495
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Anthracite
Gray
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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138 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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10.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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11.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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2.4L/144
Displacement
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138 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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147 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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7.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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38 in
Second Head Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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106 in
Wheelbase
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186 in
Length, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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39 in
Front Head Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Liftover Height
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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86 ft³
Passenger Volume
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/60HR15
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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P205/60HR15
Front Tire Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,281 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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