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MSRP
- LX Auto $22,600
- S Auto $23,600
- LX 1.6T DCT $24,400
- EX Auto $25,700
- SX Auto $30,600
2018 Kia Optima LX 1.6T specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Sabre Black
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Large Cars |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 X 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 X 6.5 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 800 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 130 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 178 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 195 @ 1500 |
| Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L/97 |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 684.50 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 28 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 518.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 37 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 31 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.07 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 5.30 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.88 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.82 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.32 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.04 |
| Trans Type | 7 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.72 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.93 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.17 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.2 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12 in |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/65HR16 |
| Front Tire Size | P205/65HR16 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3224 lbs |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.4 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.8 in |
| Trunk Volume | 15.9 ft³ |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Length, Overall | 191.1 in |
| Passenger Volume | 104.8 ft³ |
| Second Leg Room | 35.6 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.2 in |
| Track Width, Front | 63.5 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | 56 in |
| Front Hip Room | 56 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Leg Room | 45.5 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 63.8 in |
| Window Grid Antenna | Standard |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | Standard |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System and External Memory Control | Standard |
| Streaming Audio | Standard |
| Radio: AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM Audio System -inc: 6 speakers, 7" rear camera display, auxiliary and USB input ports, Bluetooth wireless technology and UVO eServices including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, | Standard |
| Variable Intermittent Wipers | Standard |
| Chrome Door Handles | Standard |
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off | Standard |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert | Standard |
| Wheels: 6.5J x 16" Alloy w/Unique Gray Finish | Optional |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster | Standard |
| Tires: P205/65R16 | Standard |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper | Standard |
| LED Brakelights | Optional |
| Fully Galvanized Steel Panels | Standard |
| Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip | Standard |
| Trunk Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
| Laminated Glass | Optional |
| Black Grille w/Chrome Surround | Standard |
| Light Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Standard |
| Tire Mobility Kit | Standard |
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | Standard |
| Chrome Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Chrome Rear Window Trim | Standard |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Optional |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down | Standard |
| Analog Appearance | Standard |
| Illuminated Glove Box | Standard |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| 2 Seatback Storage Pockets | Standard |
| Redundant Digital Speedometer | Standard |
| Front Map Lights | Standard |
| 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | Standard |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | Standard |
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror | Standard |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Smart Trunk Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel | Optional |
| Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit | Standard |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Front Cupholder | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Interior Accents | Standard |
| Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power adjustable driver w/2-way power lumbar and 6-way adjustable passenger seat w/manual height adjuster | Optional |
| Cloth Seat Trim -inc: CleanTex anti-soiling | Standard |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | Standard |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering | Standard |
| 2-Way Power Driver Seat -inc: Power Cushion Tilt | Optional |
| Systems Monitor | Standard |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material | Optional |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror | Standard |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
| Perimeter Alarm | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim | Standard |
| Leatherette Door Trim Insert | Standard |
| Passenger Seat | Standard |
| Manual Air Conditioning | Standard |
| Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | Standard |
| Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | Standard |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| Rear Cupholder | Standard |
| Air Filtration | Standard |
| 2 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Immobilizer | Optional |
| Power Rear Windows | Standard |
| Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest | Standard |
| 18.5 Gal. Fuel Tank | Standard |
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control | Optional |
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | Standard |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control | Standard |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic | Optional |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Optional |
| Engine: 1.6L DOHC I4 GDI | Optional |
| 130 Amp Alternator | Optional |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Standard |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | Standard |
| Front-Wheel Drive | Standard |
| 3.17 Axle Ratio | Optional |
| 80-Amp/Hr 800CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| Emergency Sos | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
| Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot | Standard |
| Driver Knee Airbag | Standard |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | Standard |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
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