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Kia Optima:Review the specs, features and pros & cons
Pros and cons of the Kia Optima
- Three gas engine choices plus hybrid and plug-in hybrid
- Long list of safety tech
- Upscale interior features
- Limited headroom in rear seats due to low roofline
- Limited rear visibility
- No all-wheel drive
Safety ratings of the Kia Optima
Overall safety rating
Safety ratings provided by NHTSA
- Frontal crash rating
- Side crash rating
- Rollover rating
- Number of airbags7
Specifications of the Kia Optima
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats5
- Doors4
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionAutomatic or Manual
- City consumption8.4 - 11.2 L/100km
- Highway consumption6.1 - 7.9 L/100km
- Width1860 mm
- Length4855 mm
- Trunk space450 L
- Cargo space450 L
Trims available with the Kia Optima
What is a trim? Trims are different options of the same car with different features and equipment. The specs depend on the trim you choose.This variant of the Kia Optima 2016 - 2019 is available in 11 trims:LX ECO Turbo trim features and specs
Available with the LX ECO Turbo trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Tire repair kit
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the LX ECO Turbo trim:
- LED daytime running lights
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the LX ECO Turbo trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Rain sensor
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the LX ECO Turbo trim:
- CD player
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player
- Touchscreen
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the LX ECO Turbo trim:
1.6 L - Gas - 178 hp
City consumption:8.4 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.1 L/100km
Transmission:Manual
Range:951 km
LX ECO trim features and specs
Available with the LX ECO trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Tire repair kit
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the LX ECO trim:
- LED daytime running lights
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the LX ECO trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Rain sensor
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the LX ECO trim:
- CD player
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player
- Touchscreen
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the LX ECO trim:
1.6 L - Gas - 178 hp
City consumption:8.4 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.1 L/100km
Transmission:Manual
Range:951 km
LX trim features and specs
Available with the LX trim:
- Heated front seats (optional)
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel (optional)
- Tire repair kit
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the LX trim:
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the LX trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the LX trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD player (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Touchscreen (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the LX trim:
2.4 L - Gas - 185 hp
City consumption:9.3 - 9.6 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.5 - 7.1 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:833 - 865 km
LX+ trim features and specs
Available with the LX+ trim:
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Tire repair kit
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the LX+ trim:
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the LX+ trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the LX+ trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD player (optional)
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Touchscreen
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the LX+ trim:
2.4 L - Gas - 185 hp
City consumption:9.4 - 9.6 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.5 - 7.1 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:833 - 865 km
EX Sunroof trim features and specs
Available with the EX Sunroof trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Tire repair kit
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the EX Sunroof trim:
- LED daytime running lights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the EX Sunroof trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the EX Sunroof trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD player
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player
- Touchscreen
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the EX Sunroof trim:
2.4 L - Gas - 185 hp
City consumption:9.6 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.8 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:833 km
SX trim features and specs
Available with the SX trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the SX trim:
- Bi-Xenon headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the SX trim:
- Dimming interior mirror
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the SX trim:
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system
- Touchscreen
- Wireless charging pad/mat
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the SX trim:
2 L - Gas - 245 hp
City consumption:10.9 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.4 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:750 km
EX Tech trim features and specs
Available with the EX Tech trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the EX Tech trim:
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED daytime running lights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the EX Tech trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the EX Tech trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- HDMI port for rear passengers (optional)
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system
- Touchscreen
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the EX Tech trim:
2.4 L - Gas - 185 hp
City consumption:9.4 - 9.6 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.5 - 7.1 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:833 - 865 km
EX trim features and specs
Available with the EX trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Tire repair kit (optional)
- Ventilated front seats (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the EX trim:
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED daytime running lights
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the EX trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the EX trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD player (optional)
- HDMI port for rear passengers (optional)
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
- Touchscreen
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the EX trim:
2.4 L - Gas - 185 hp
City consumption:9.4 - 9.6 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.5 - 7.1 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:833 - 865 km
SXL trim features and specs
Available with the SXL trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the SXL trim:
- Bi-Xenon headlights
- High-beam assist
- LED daytime running lights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the SXL trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the SXL trim:
- 360 degree camera
- Adaptive cruise control
- Front sensors
- Front view camera
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system
- Side sensors
- Touchscreen
- Wireless charging pad/mat
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the SXL trim:
2 L - Gas - 245 hp
City consumption:10.9 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.4 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:750 km
SX Turbo trim features and specs
Available with the SX Turbo trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the SX Turbo trim:
- Adaptive bending lights (optional)
- Bi-Xenon headlights (optional)
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights (optional)
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the SX Turbo trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the SX Turbo trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- HDMI port for rear passengers (optional)
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system
- Touchscreen
- Wireless charging pad/mat
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the SX Turbo trim:
2 L - Gas - 245 hp
City consumption:10.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.4 - 7.9 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:722 - 750 km
SXL Turbo trim features and specs
Available with the SXL Turbo trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Ventilated front seats
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the SXL Turbo trim:
- Adaptive bending lights (optional)
- Bi-Xenon headlights (optional)
- High-beam assist
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights (optional)
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the SXL Turbo trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the SXL Turbo trim:
- 360 degree camera
- Adaptive cruise control
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Front sensors
- Front view camera
- HDMI port for rear passengers (optional)
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system
- Side sensors
- Touchscreen
- Wireless charging pad/mat
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the SXL Turbo trim:
2 L - Gas - 245 hp
City consumption:10.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.4 - 7.9 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:722 - 750 km
Dimensions of the Kia Optima
| Year | Height from | Width from | Length from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact values depend on trim choices. | |||
| 2019 | 1465 mm | 1860 mm | 4855 mm |
| 2018 | 1465 mm | 1860 mm | 4855 mm |
| 2017 | 1465 mm | 1860 mm | 4855 mm |
| 2016 | 1465 mm | 1860 mm | 4855 mm |