2008 Kia Optima LX specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn I4 Man LX
- $16,755
- 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LX
- $18,150
- 4dr Sdn V6 Auto LX
- $19,845
- 4dr Sdn I4 Auto EX
- $19,895
- 4dr Sdn V6 Auto EX
- $20,900
Key specs
-
4-door -
5 seats -
162.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
0 combined MPG -
186.4" length, 58.3" height -
Front Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Light Almond Beige
Interior
Gray
Black
Beige
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas I4
- MPG
-
21 City / 31 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
162 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
5
Brakes
- Brake Type
-
Pwr
- Brake ABS System
-
Not Available
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
10.3 x -TBD- in
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
11.0 x -TBD- in
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
Electrical
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
N/A
Engine
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
164 @ 4250
- Displacement
-
2.4L/144
- Engine Type
-
Gas I4
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
162 @ 5800
- Transmission Options
-
M/T
5-Speed M/T
- MPG
-
21 City / 31 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
7.3 qts
Measurements
- Front Head Room
-
40 in
- Second Hip Room
-
55 in
- Trunk Volume
-
15 ft³
- Track Width, Rear
-
61 in
- Second Head Room
-
38 in
- Passenger Volume
-
104 ft³
- Track Width, Front
-
62 in
- Second Leg Room
-
38 in
- Liftover Height
-
N/A
- Front Hip Room
-
55 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
6 in
- Passenger Capacity
-
5
- Wheelbase
-
107 in
- Front Leg Room
-
44 in
- Height, Overall
-
58 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
56 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
71 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
57 in
- Length, Overall
-
186 in
Steering
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
N/A
- Steering Type
-
Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
3
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
36 ft
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Front
-
Independent
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Independent
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
MacPherson Strut
Tires & Wheels
- Front Tire Size
-
P205/60R16
- Spare Wheel Material
-
N/A
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Steel
- Spare Tire Size
-
N/A
- Rear Tire Size
-
P205/60R16
- Spare Wheel Size
-
N/A
- Front Wheel Size
-
16 x 6.5 in
- Front Wheel Material
-
Steel
- Rear Wheel Size
-
16 x 6.5 in
Weight & Capacity
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
16 gal
- Base Curb Weight
-
3,142 lbs
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