2003 Kia Optima LX specs & colors

4dr Car

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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
$15,500
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2003 Kia Optima LX

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 138.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 185.8" length, 55.5" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Ruby Red Metallic

Interior
Anthracite
Gray

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I4
MPG
23 City / 30 Hwy
Horsepower
138 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110

Engine

Engine Type
Gas I4
Displacement
2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
147 @ 3000
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG
23 City / 30 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.7 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Volume
86 ft³
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Length, Overall
186 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
Height, Overall
56 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Trunk Volume
14 ft³

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P205/60HR15
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR15
Spare Tire Size
Not Available
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

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
3,281 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A

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