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2009 Kia Optima Specifications

  
Powertrain  
PowertrainInternal Combustion
Engine  
ConfigurationIV
Cylinders46
Fuel TypeGasoline
Displacement (cc)23592656
Max. Power (bhp)175194
Max. Power @RPM6000
Max. Torque (lbft)169184
Max. Torque @RPM40004500
Transmission  
Transmission TypeManualAutomatic
Forward Gears5
Driveline  
Driven WheelsFWD
Body  
Generic TypeCar
No Side Doors4
Vehicle SizeMedium
Convertible TopNo
Exterior Dimensions  
Curb Weight (lb)315731973294
Wheelbase (in)107.1
Height - Body (in)58.3
Width - Body (in)71.1
Length (in)189.0
Front Track (in)61.5
Rear Track (in)61.1
Chassis  
Chassis TypeUnitized Body/Frame
Engine PositionFront
Suspension  
Front Suspension - TypeMacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - TypeMultilink
Brakes  
Front Brakes - TypeVented Disc
Rear Brakes - TypeDisc
Steering  
Steering TypeRack-and-Pinion
Wheels / Tires  
Tire Size F (,R)205/60R16
  • 205/60R16 (LX, EX)
  • 215/50R17 (EX, SX)
  • 205/60R16 (EX)
  • 215/50R17 (EX, SX)
Seating  
Rows of Seats2
Interior Dimensions  
Head Room - 1st Row (in)39.8
Head Room - 2nd Row (in)38.0
Shlder Room - 1st Row (in)57.1
Shlder Room - 2nd Row (in)56.3
Hip Room - 1st Row (in)54.5
Hip Room - 2nd Row (in)54.7
Leg Room - 1st Row (in)43.7
Leg Room - 2nd Row (in)37.8
Seating Positions - 1st Row2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row3
Cargo Volume (cu ft)15.0
Utility  
Cargo ConfigurationTrunk
Fuel Economy  
EPA City (mpg)2220
EPA Hwy (mpg)3228
Fuel Capacity (gallons) (gal)16.4