2018 Kia Optima LX 1.6T 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
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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28 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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178 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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800
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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1.6 L/97
Displacement
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178 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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195 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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28 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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105 ft³
Passenger Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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46 in
Front Leg Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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110 in
Wheelbase
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191 in
Length, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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58 in
Height, Overall
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
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P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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3,224 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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