2018 Kia Optima LX specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- LX Auto
- $22,600
- S Auto
- $23,600
- LX 1.6T DCT
- $24,400
- EX Auto
- $25,700
- SX Auto
- $30,600
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Sabre Black
Beige
Packages
$150
Starting MSRP
- Wheels: 17" Alloy
- Tires: 17"
$700
Starting MSRP
- Acoustic Laminated Front Door Windows
- noise-reduction
- 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat
See more detail $700
Starting MSRP
- Acoustic Laminated Front Door Windows
- noise-reduction
- 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat
- 2-way power lumbar support
- Power Windows w/Front Auto Up/Down
Specifications
Highlights
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
|
25 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
|
185 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
|
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
Electrical
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
800
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
Engine
2.4 L/144
Displacement
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
|
178 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
185 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
|
25 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
|
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Entertainment
Standard
Bluetooth®
|
Measurements
64 in
Track Width, Rear
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
36 in
Second Leg Room
|
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
40 in
Front Head Room
|
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
64 in
Track Width, Front
|
38 in
Second Head Room
|
191 in
Length, Overall
|
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
46 in
Front Leg Room
|
105 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
56 in
Front Hip Room
|
N/A
Liftover Height
|
58 in
Height, Overall
|
110 in
Wheelbase
|
56 in
Second Hip Room
|
Safety
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
|
Standard
Stability Control
|
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
|
Standard
Backup Camera
|
Steering
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
|
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Suspension
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
|
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Tires & Wheels
P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
|
N/A
Spare Tire Size
|
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
|
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
|
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
|
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
|
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
|
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
3,219 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
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