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Kia Optima I (facelift 2003)

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10 versions · 10 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.0i 16V (136 KM) Selected Gasoline 136 KM 2003–2005
2.0i 16V (136 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 136 KM 2003–2005
2.0 (149 KM) Selected Gasoline 149 KM 2003–2005
2.0 (149 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 149 KM 2003–2005
LX 2.4 (140 KM) Selected Gasoline 140 KM 2003
1.8 (134 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 134 KM 2003–2005
LX 2.7 V6 (172 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 172 KM 2003
2.5 V6 (176 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 176 KM 2003–2005
LX 2.4 (140 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 140 KM 2003
1.8 (134 KM) Selected Gasoline 134 KM 2003–2005

Selected engine version

2.0i 16V (136 KM)

Gasoline · 2003–2005

Engine power
136 KM
Torque
181 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Maximum speed
207 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Optima
Version
Optima I (facelift 2003)
Engine
2.0i 16V (136 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2003
End of production
2005
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
207 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
136 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
181 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
385 l
Curb weight
1415-1496 kg
Gross weight
1985 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1520 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/70 R14; 205/60 R15
Rim size
14; 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0i 16V (136 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2003–2005

Engine power
136 KM
Torque
181 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Maximum speed
195 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Optima
Version
Optima I (facelift 2003)
Engine
2.0i 16V (136 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2003
End of production
2005
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
136 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
181 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
385 l
Curb weight
1403-1483 kg
Gross weight
1985 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1520 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
195/70 R14; 205/60 R15
Rim size
14; 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (149 KM)

Gasoline · 2003–2005

Engine power
149 KM
Torque
193 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
195 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Optima
Version
Optima I (facelift 2003)
Engine
2.0 (149 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2003
End of production
2005
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
149 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
193 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
385 l
Curb weight
1405 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4745 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1530 mm
Turning circle
10.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (149 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2003–2005

Engine power
149 KM
Torque
193 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
207 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Optima
Version
Optima I (facelift 2003)
Engine
2.0 (149 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2003
End of production
2005
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
207 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
149 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
193 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
385 l
Curb weight
1420 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4745 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1530 mm
Turning circle
10.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

LX 2.4 (140 KM)

Gasoline · 2003

Engine power
140 KM
Torque
199 Nm
Engine displacement
2,351 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Optima
Version
Optima I (facelift 2003)
Engine
LX 2.4 (140 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2003
End of production
2003
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2351 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
86.5 mm
Piston stroke
100 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
140 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
199 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
385 l
Curb weight
1488 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4719 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1520 mm
Turning circle
10.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 (134 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2003–2005

Engine power
134 KM
Torque
169 Nm
Engine displacement
1,836 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
190 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Optima
Version
Optima I (facelift 2003)
Engine
1.8 (134 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2003
End of production
2005
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1836 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81.5 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
134 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
169 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
385 l
Curb weight
1405 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4745 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

LX 2.7 V6 (172 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2003

Engine power
172 KM
Torque
245 Nm
Engine displacement
2,656 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Optima
Version
Optima I (facelift 2003)
Engine
LX 2.7 V6 (172 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2003
End of production
2003
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2656 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86.7 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
172 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
385 l
Curb weight
1487 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4719 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1520 mm
Turning circle
10.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.5 V6 (176 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2003–2005

Engine power
176 KM
Torque
229 Nm
Engine displacement
2,494 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
209 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Optima
Version
Optima I (facelift 2003)
Engine
2.5 V6 (176 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2003
End of production
2005
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
209 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2494 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
176 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
229 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
385 l
Curb weight
1450 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4745 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1530 mm
Turning circle
10.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

LX 2.4 (140 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2003

Engine power
140 KM
Torque
199 Nm
Engine displacement
2,351 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Optima
Version
Optima I (facelift 2003)
Engine
LX 2.4 (140 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2003
End of production
2003
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2351 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
86.5 mm
Piston stroke
100 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
140 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
199 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
385 l
Curb weight
1497 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4719 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1520 mm
Turning circle
10.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 (134 KM)

Gasoline · 2003–2005

Engine power
134 KM
Torque
169 Nm
Engine displacement
1,836 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
199 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Kia
Model
Optima
Version
Optima I (facelift 2003)
Engine
1.8 (134 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2003
End of production
2005
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
199 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1836 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81.5 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
134 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
169 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
385 l
Curb weight
1390 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4745 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1530 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes