2003 Kia Optima LX specs & colors
4dr Car
Change trim
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
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Not Available in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Not Available |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 110 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/144 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 138 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 147 @ 3000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 30 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 395.60 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 23 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 516.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.46 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.95 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.30 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.94 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.78 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.46 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.88 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.0 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.3 x -TBD- in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 17.2 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.76 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P205/60HR15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/60HR15 |
| Spare Tire Size | Not Available |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3281 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 86.4 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.0 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.3 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.8 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.6 in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.2 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | 54.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Length, Overall | 185.8 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.5 in |
| Height, Overall | 55.5 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.8 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 6.1 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 13.6 ft³ |
| LEV certified (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Tilt steering wheel | Standard |
| Dual map lights | Standard |
| 3-point front seat belts-inc: pretensioners, force limiters, height-adjustable anchors | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Body-color body-side molding | Standard |
| Rear upper/lower child restraint anchors | Standard |
| Chrome window surround | Standard |
| Passenger Presence Detection system (PPD) | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| Overhead storage bin for sunglasses | Standard |
| Cloth door panel inserts | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| 68 amp/hr (600 CCA) battery | Standard |
| 110 amp alternator | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Internal emergency trunk release | Standard |
| Garment hook | Standard |
| Clear-lens halogen headlights | Standard |
| 8-way manually adjustable driver seat-inc: lumbar support, adjustable headrest | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers w/door-mounted tweeters | Standard |
| P205/60HR15 all-season SBR tires | Standard |
| First aid kit | Standard |
| Pwr front vented/rear solid disc brakes | Standard |
| City 23/Hwy 30 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| 15" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | Standard |
| Dome light w/delay out | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
| Independent double wishbone front suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| 5-mph bumpers | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver express-down | Standard |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard |
| Chrome grille | Standard |
| 1-bin center console storage box | Standard |
| 3-point rear seat belts | Standard |
| 17.2 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Front seatback pockets | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Front door map pockets | Standard |
| Tinted windshield w/sunshade band | Standard |
| Side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Independent multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Remote trunk/hood/fuel door releases w/lockout feature | Standard |
| Full cloth seat trim | Standard |
| Front/rear brushed aluminum door sill plates | Standard |
| 4-way manually adjustable front passenger seat-inc: adjustable headrest | Standard |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | Standard |
| Dual front airbags | Standard |
| Pwr door locks-inc: two-turn entry system | Standard |
| Engine-speed sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side airbags | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Front/rear dual cup holders | Standard |
| Dual body-color pwr mirrors | Standard |
| 60/40 split folding rear seats-inc: storage armrest, adjustable headrests | Standard |
| 2.4L DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors-inc: covers, extensions | Standard |
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