2010 Kia Optima LX specs & colors
4dr Car
Change trim
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn I4 Man LX $17,995
- 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LX $19,195
- 4dr Sdn I4 Auto EX $20,995
- 4dr Sdn I4 Auto SX $21,795
- 4dr Sdn V6 Auto EX $21,995
- 4dr Sdn V6 Auto SX $22,795
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Gray
Beige
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Midsize |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 169 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 175 @ 6000 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/144 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 360.80 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 524.80 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 32 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 22 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.27 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.55 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.92 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.25 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.42 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.79 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.18 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.0 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.3 x -TBD- in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 16.4 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.5 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 |
| Front Tire Size | P205/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/60R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3157 lbs |
| Front Hip Room | 54.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
| Second Head Room | 38.0 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Leg Room | 43.7 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Passenger Volume | 104.2 ft³ |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.3 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.5 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.8 in |
| Second Hip Room | 54.7 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.1 in |
| Length, Overall | 189.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Trunk Volume | 15.0 ft³ |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.1 in |
| Second Leg Room | 37.8 in |
| Height, Overall | 58.3 in |
| Body-colored bumper | Standard |
| Rear window defogger w/timer | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Front/rear assist grips | Standard |
| P205/60R16 tires | Standard |
| Rear center armrest w/cupholder | Standard |
| Locking glove box w/damper | Standard |
| Air conditioning w/air filter | Standard |
| (2) pwr outlets | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Cloth front bucket seats -inc: driver seat height-adjustable, driver slide/recline, active headrests | Standard |
| 2.4L DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (6) speakers w/door-mounted tweeter, auxiliary input jack, USB port | Standard |
| Body-colored rear garnish | Standard |
| Body-colored side moldings | Standard |
| Visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| 3-point rear seat belts | Standard |
| Temporary spare tire | Standard |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | Standard |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat | Standard |
| Front seatback pockets | Standard |
| Chrome front grille | Standard |
| Front center console w/cell phone pass-through, storage | Standard |
| Tinted windshield w/sunband | Standard |
| 16" steel wheels w/covers | Standard |
| Independent multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Variable intermittent front windshield wipers | Standard |
| Remote fuel door/hood/trunk release | Standard |
| Dual body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals | Standard |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver one-touch auto down | Standard |
| Door map pocket | Standard |
| Rear coat hook | Standard |
| Impact-absorbing steering column | Standard |
| Electronic stability control w/traction control | Standard |
| 3-point front seat belts -inc: pretensioners, force limiters, height-adjustable anchors | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Standard |
| Pwr vented front & solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Clear-lens halogen headlights | Standard |
| Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor | Standard |
| Lighting -inc: front map, dome w/delay out, luggage lamp, door reflector | Standard |
| Illuminated front ashtray w/cigar lighter | Standard |
| Satellite radio | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Overhead sunglass holder | Standard |
| In-glass antenna | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Impact-absorbing door unlocking | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Tilt steering wheel | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side airbags | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
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