2012 Kia Optima EX specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
4dr Sdn 2.4L Man LX
$19,500
4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto LX
$21,000
4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto EX
$23,200
4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto EX
$25,100
4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto SX
$26,500
$25,100
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Kia Optima EX

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 274.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 26 combined MPG
  • 190.7" length, 57.3" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Silver

Interior
Charcoal / Red
Sand / black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
MPG
22 City / 34 Hwy
Horsepower
274 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x -TBD- in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.2 x -TBD- in

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
274 @ 6000
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
269 @ 1750
Displacement
2.0L/122
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
22 City / 34 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
3.5 qts

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
Front Leg Room
46 in
Track Width, Rear
63 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Passenger Volume
102 ft³
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
Second Hip Room
55 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Second Leg Room
35 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Length, Overall
191 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room
55 in

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs

Tires & Wheels

Spare Tire Size
Compact
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 6.5 in
Front Tire Size
P215/55R17
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R17
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
17 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
3,385 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs

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