Technical Specifications Kia Optima 2003 - 2005 Sedan




2003 Optima I facelift 2003

2.0i 16V (136 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
136 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 101 kW
Torque
181 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 133 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
10.6 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
195 km/h  | 121 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1997 cc  | 2 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
13.1 l/100 km  | 18 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.7 l/100 km  | 30.5 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.7 l/100 km  | 24.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
385 L  | 13.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm  | 106.3 in.
Front track
1540 mm  | 60.6 in.
Rear track
1520 mm  | 59.8 in.
Length
4720 mm  | 185.8 in.
Width
1815 mm  | 71.5 in.
Height
1410 mm  | 55.5 in.
Max weight
1985 kg  | 4377 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1403-1483 kg  | 3094 - 3270 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 17
Tire size
205/50 R17 89 V
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
2003 Optima I facelift 2003

2.0 (149 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
149 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 111 kW
Torque
193 Nm @ 4500 rpm.  | 142 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
195 km/h  | 121 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1997 cc  | 2 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
385 L  | 13.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm  | 106.3 in.
Front track
1540 mm  | 60.6 in.
Rear track
1530 mm  | 60.2 in.
Length
4745 mm  | 186.8 in.
Width
1815 mm  | 71.5 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1405 kg  | 3098 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 17
Tire size
205/50 R17 89 W
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.4 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
2003 Optima I facelift 2003

2.0 (149 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
149 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 111 kW
Torque
193 Nm @ 4500 rpm.  | 142 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
207 km/h  | 129 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1997 cc  | 2 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
385 L  | 13.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm  | 106.3 in.
Front track
1540 mm  | 60.6 in.
Rear track
1530 mm  | 60.2 in.
Length
4745 mm  | 186.8 in.
Width
1815 mm  | 71.5 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1420 kg  | 3131 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.4 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
2003 Optima I facelift 2003

LX 2.4 (140 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
140 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 104 kW
Torque
199 Nm @ 3000 rpm.  | 147 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2351 cc  | 2.35 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
86.5 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
100 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
385 L  | 13.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm  | 106.3 in.
Front track
1540 mm  | 60.6 in.
Rear track
1520 mm  | 59.8 in.
Length
4719 mm  | 185.8 in.
Width
1815 mm  | 71.5 in.
Height
1410 mm  | 55.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1488 kg  | 3281 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 17
Tire size
205/50 R17 89 W
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.4 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
2003 Optima I facelift 2003

1.8 (134 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
134 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 100 kW
Torque
169 Nm @ 4500 rpm.  | 125 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
190 km/h  | 118 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1836 cc  | 1.84 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81.5 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
88 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
385 L  | 13.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm  | 106.3 in.
Front track
1540 mm  | 60.6 in.
Rear track
1530 mm  | 60.2 in.
Length
4745 mm  | 186.8 in.
Width
1815 mm  | 71.5 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1405 kg  | 3098 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 17
Tire size
205/50 R17 89 W
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
2003 Optima I facelift 2003

LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
172 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 128 kW
Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 181 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2656 cc  | 2.66 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
86.7 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
385 L  | 13.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm  | 106.3 in.
Front track
1540 mm  | 60.6 in.
Rear track
1520 mm  | 59.8 in.
Length
4719 mm  | 185.8 in.
Width
1815 mm  | 71.5 in.
Height
1410 mm  | 55.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1487 kg  | 3279 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7.5J x 18; 8.5J x 18
Tire size
215/40 R18 85 Y; 245/35 R18 88 Y
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.4 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
2003 Optima I facelift 2003

2.5 V6 (176 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
176 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 131 kW
Torque
229 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 169 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
209 km/h  | 130 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2494 cc  | 2.49 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
385 L  | 13.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm  | 106.3 in.
Front track
1540 mm  | 60.6 in.
Rear track
1530 mm  | 60.2 in.
Length
4745 mm  | 186.8 in.
Width
1815 mm  | 71.5 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1450 kg  | 3197 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
245/40 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.4 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
2003 Optima I facelift 2003

LX 2.4 (140 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
140 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 104 kW
Torque
199 Nm @ 3000 rpm.  | 147 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2351 cc  | 2.35 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
86.5 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
100 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
385 L  | 13.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm  | 106.3 in.
Front track
1540 mm  | 60.6 in.
Rear track
1520 mm  | 59.8 in.
Length
4719 mm  | 185.8 in.
Width
1815 mm  | 71.5 in.
Height
1410 mm  | 55.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1497 kg  | 3301 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7.5 J x 17
Tire size
245/50 R17 99W RSC
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.4 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
2003 Optima I facelift 2003

1.8 (134 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
134 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 100 kW
Torque
169 Nm @ 4500 rpm.  | 125 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
199 km/h  | 124 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1836 cc  | 1.84 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
81.5 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
88 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
385 L  | 13.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm  | 106.3 in.
Front track
1540 mm  | 60.6 in.
Rear track
1530 mm  | 60.2 in.
Length
4745 mm  | 186.8 in.
Width
1815 mm  | 71.5 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1390 kg  | 3065 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8J x 18
Tire size
245/45 R18
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
2003 Optima I facelift 2003

2.0i 16V (136 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
136 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 101 kW
Torque
181 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 133 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
11.5 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
207 km/h  | 129 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1997 cc  | 2 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
12.6 l/100 km  | 18.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.1 l/100 km  | 33.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.1 l/100 km  | 25.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
385 L  | 13.6 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2700 mm  | 106.3 in.
Front track
1540 mm  | 60.6 in.
Rear track
1520 mm  | 59.8 in.
Length
4720 mm  | 185.8 in.
Width
1815 mm  | 71.5 in.
Height
1410 mm  | 55.5 in.
Max weight
1985 kg  | 4377 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1415-1496 kg  | 3120 - 3299 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
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