2012 Kia Optima SX specs & colors
4dr Car
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
$26,500
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 2012 Kia Optima 4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto SX
Shop NowKey specs
Color options
Interior
Black
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
|
22 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
|
274 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
11.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
Pwr
Brake Type
|
Electrical
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
Engine
274 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
269 @ 1750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
2.0L/122
Displacement
|
Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
|
6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
|
22 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
|
3.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Entertainment
Standard
Bluetooth®
|
Measurements
63 in
Track Width, Front
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
35 in
Second Leg Room
|
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
63 in
Track Width, Rear
|
55 in
Front Hip Room
|
N/A
Liftover Height
|
46 in
Front Leg Room
|
38 in
Second Head Room
|
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
57 in
Height, Overall
|
191 in
Length, Overall
|
55 in
Second Hip Room
|
102 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
110 in
Wheelbase
|
40 in
Front Head Room
|
Safety
Standard
Stability Control
|
Steering
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Suspension
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
|
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
18 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
|
18 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
|
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
|
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
|
P225/45R18
Rear Tire Size
|
Compact
Spare Tire Size
|
P225/45R18
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
3,385 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Compare trims

Wondering which trim is right for you?
Our 2012 Kia Optima trim comparison will help you decide.