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