What engine is in a Kia Optima?

The Kia Optima typically comes with a 2.4-liter inline-four engine or an available 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine, depending on the model year and trim level.

How much horsepower does a 2.4 L Optima have?

The 2.4 L Optima has approximately 185 horsepower.

How much horsepower does a Kia Optima SX have?

The Kia Optima SX has 245 horsepower.

Which Kia Optima to stay away from?

It's advisable to stay away from the 2011 Kia Optima due to reports of engine problems and poor reliability.

Cartea New cars Kia Kia OptimaSpecifications Comparison By Trims

Kia Optima Specifications Comparison By Trims

10 Cars Hide common specs	Optima 2025AED 101,346	Optima 2.4L GDITBD	Optima 2.0L T-GDI GTTBD	Kia Optima 2020 2.0L T-GDI GTAED 110,000	Kia Optima 2020 2.4L GDIAED 69,900	Kia Optima 2019 2.4L GDI SiAED 69,900	Kia Optima 2019 2.0L T-GDI GTAED 110,000	Kia Optima 2018 2.0L MidAED 117,000	Kia Optima 2018 2.4L EX TopAED 104,500	Kia Optima 2018 2.4L GTLAED 106,500

10 Cars Hide common specs	Optima 2025AED 101,346	Optima 2.4L GDITBD	Optima 2.0L T-GDI GTTBD	Kia Optima 2020 2.0L T-GDI GTAED 110,000	Kia Optima 2020 2.4L GDIAED 69,900	Kia Optima 2019 2.4L GDI SiAED 69,900	Kia Optima 2019 2.0L T-GDI GTAED 110,000	Kia Optima 2018 2.0L MidAED 117,000	Kia Optima 2018 2.4L EX TopAED 104,500	Kia Optima 2018 2.4L GTLAED 106,500
Engine
Engine capacity(L)	2.5 L	2.4 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.4 L	2.4 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Horsepower (BHP)	194 BHP	185 BHP	240 BHP	240 BHP	185 BHP	185 BHP	240 BHP	157 BHP	178 BHP	178 BHP
Torque (N-m)		241 Nm	350 Nm	350	241	241	350	196	231	231
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater
Rim Size	18			✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Length	4905	4855 mm	4855 mm	4.855	4.855	4.855	4.855	4.845	4.855	4.855
Width	1860	1860 mm	1860 mm	1.860	1.860	1.860	1.860	1.830	1.860	1.860
Height	1445	1465 mm	1465 mm	1.465	1.465	1.465	1.465	1.455	1.465	1.465
Wheelbase	2850	2805 mm	2805 mm	2.805	2.805	2.805	2.805	2.795	2.805	2.805
Trunk Capacity	510	450 L	450 L	450	450	450	450	436	436	436
Car Information
Vehicle Type	Sedan	Sedan	SUV
0-100km/h acceleration time(s)				8.0	9.5	9.5	8.0	10.8	9.8	9.8
Battery Range (WLTC)				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wheels/brakes
Front Brake Types	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Front Tire Size	235/45 R18
Rear Tire Size	235/45 R18
Transmission
Transmission type	AT			Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Paddle Shifters									✓	✓
Engine / Motor
Maximum speed (km/h)		205 km/h	205 km/h	205	205	205	205	180	208	208
No. of Cylinders				4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy (Km/L)		12 Km/L	11.8 Km/L	11.8	12.0	12.0	11.8	13.2	12.3	12.3
Fuel Tank Capacity		70 L	70 L	70	70	70	70	70	70	70
Fuel Average City		12 Km/L	11.8 Km/L
Exterior
Power Windows		✓	✓
Wheels - Alloy				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Mirrors				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED Taillights				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
High Mount Stop Lamp				✓	✓	✓	✓
Footwell Lights				✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Fog Lamp				✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrome Plated Radiator Grille				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Front Fog lights								✓		✓
Daytime Running Lights								✓	✓	✓
Body Colored Mirrors								✓
Door Handles - Body Colored								✓
LED Fog Lights									✓
Cornering Lights									✓	✓
Xenon Headlamps									✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror									✓	✓
Comfort
Parking sensor rear		✓	✓
Parking sensor front		✓	✓
Electronic Engine Immobilizer				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Defogger				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperature Display				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Keyless Entry				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Welcome Light				✓	✓	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel								✓	✓	✓
Push Button Start								✓	✓	✓
Rear Camera								✓	✓	✓
Safety
ABS		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Number of Airbags				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Seatbelt pretensioner - Front Only				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Active braking				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal								✓	✓	✓
Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)								✓
Blind Spot Warning									✓	✓
Vehicle Stability System (ESP/DSC, etc.)									✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning									✓	✓
Chassis & Steering
Drive Type		Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Technologies
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Drive Computer				✓	✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control Switch on Steering				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Steering				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Trip Computer				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hill Assist (HAC)				✓	✓	✓	✓
Navigation System								✓	✓	✓
Lock and Unlock Sensing Auto Electric Folding Mirror									✓	✓
Interior
Front Reading Lamps				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Interior Central Locking				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Seat Adjustment - Manual				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fabric Seats				✓	✓	✓	✓
Manual AC				✓	✓	✓	✓
Radio				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Odometer				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Outlets				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
In-car Vanity Mirror				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Cup Holder				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Seat Adjustment - Electric								✓	✓	✓
Automatic AC								✓	✓	✓
Center Arm Rest								✓	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel								✓	✓	✓
Rear AC Vents								✓	✓	✓
Seat Memory									✓	✓
Leather Seats									✓	✓
Active Headrests									✓	✓
Electronic Handbrake									✓	✓
Infotainment
USB				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
MP3				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
AUX				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multi Information Display				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bluetooth				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
DVD								✓		✓
CD Player								✓	✓	✓
Touch Screen Size									✓	✓
Touchscreen									✓	✓
Premium Brand Audio System									✓	✓

⋅configuration information is for reference only, please refer to the actual vehicle for specifics.

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FAQs about Kia Optima

The Kia Optima typically comes with a 2.4-liter inline-four engine or an available 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine, depending on the model year and trim level.
The 2.4 L Optima has approximately 185 horsepower.
The Kia Optima SX has 245 horsepower.
It's advisable to stay away from the 2011 Kia Optima due to reports of engine problems and poor reliability.

Kia Optima Specifications Comparison By Trims

10 Cars Hide common specs	Optima 2025AED 101,346	Optima 2.4L GDITBD	Optima 2.0L T-GDI GTTBD	Kia Optima 2020 2.0L T-GDI GTAED 110,000	Kia Optima 2020 2.4L GDIAED 69,900	Kia Optima 2019 2.4L GDI SiAED 69,900	Kia Optima 2019 2.0L T-GDI GTAED 110,000	Kia Optima 2018 2.0L MidAED 117,000	Kia Optima 2018 2.4L EX TopAED 104,500	Kia Optima 2018 2.4L GTLAED 106,500

10 Cars Hide common specs	Optima 2025AED 101,346	Optima 2.4L GDITBD	Optima 2.0L T-GDI GTTBD	Kia Optima 2020 2.0L T-GDI GTAED 110,000	Kia Optima 2020 2.4L GDIAED 69,900	Kia Optima 2019 2.4L GDI SiAED 69,900	Kia Optima 2019 2.0L T-GDI GTAED 110,000	Kia Optima 2018 2.0L MidAED 117,000	Kia Optima 2018 2.4L EX TopAED 104,500	Kia Optima 2018 2.4L GTLAED 106,500
Engine
Engine capacity(L)	2.5 L	2.4 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.4 L	2.4 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Horsepower (BHP)	194 BHP	185 BHP	240 BHP	240 BHP	185 BHP	185 BHP	240 BHP	157 BHP	178 BHP	178 BHP
Torque (N-m)		241 Nm	350 Nm	350	241	241	350	196	231	231
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater
Rim Size	18			✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Length	4905	4855 mm	4855 mm	4.855	4.855	4.855	4.855	4.845	4.855	4.855
Width	1860	1860 mm	1860 mm	1.860	1.860	1.860	1.860	1.830	1.860	1.860
Height	1445	1465 mm	1465 mm	1.465	1.465	1.465	1.465	1.455	1.465	1.465
Wheelbase	2850	2805 mm	2805 mm	2.805	2.805	2.805	2.805	2.795	2.805	2.805
Trunk Capacity	510	450 L	450 L	450	450	450	450	436	436	436
Car Information
Vehicle Type	Sedan	Sedan	SUV
0-100km/h acceleration time(s)				8.0	9.5	9.5	8.0	10.8	9.8	9.8
Battery Range (WLTC)				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wheels/brakes
Front Brake Types	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Front Tire Size	235/45 R18
Rear Tire Size	235/45 R18
Transmission
Transmission type	AT			Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Paddle Shifters									✓	✓
Engine / Motor
Maximum speed (km/h)		205 km/h	205 km/h	205	205	205	205	180	208	208
No. of Cylinders				4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy (Km/L)		12 Km/L	11.8 Km/L	11.8	12.0	12.0	11.8	13.2	12.3	12.3
Fuel Tank Capacity		70 L	70 L	70	70	70	70	70	70	70
Fuel Average City		12 Km/L	11.8 Km/L
Exterior
Power Windows		✓	✓
Wheels - Alloy				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Mirrors				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED Taillights				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
High Mount Stop Lamp				✓	✓	✓	✓
Footwell Lights				✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Fog Lamp				✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrome Plated Radiator Grille				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Front Fog lights								✓		✓
Daytime Running Lights								✓	✓	✓
Body Colored Mirrors								✓
Door Handles - Body Colored								✓
LED Fog Lights									✓
Cornering Lights									✓	✓
Xenon Headlamps									✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror									✓	✓
Comfort
Parking sensor rear		✓	✓
Parking sensor front		✓	✓
Electronic Engine Immobilizer				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Defogger				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperature Display				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Keyless Entry				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Welcome Light				✓	✓	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel								✓	✓	✓
Push Button Start								✓	✓	✓
Rear Camera								✓	✓	✓
Safety
ABS		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Number of Airbags				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Seatbelt pretensioner - Front Only				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Active braking				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal								✓	✓	✓
Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)								✓
Blind Spot Warning									✓	✓
Vehicle Stability System (ESP/DSC, etc.)									✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning									✓	✓
Chassis & Steering
Drive Type		Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Technologies
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Drive Computer				✓	✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control Switch on Steering				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Steering				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Trip Computer				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hill Assist (HAC)				✓	✓	✓	✓
Navigation System								✓	✓	✓
Lock and Unlock Sensing Auto Electric Folding Mirror									✓	✓
Interior
Front Reading Lamps				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Interior Central Locking				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Seat Adjustment - Manual				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fabric Seats				✓	✓	✓	✓
Manual AC				✓	✓	✓	✓
Radio				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Odometer				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Outlets				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
In-car Vanity Mirror				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Cup Holder				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Seat Adjustment - Electric								✓	✓	✓
Automatic AC								✓	✓	✓
Center Arm Rest								✓	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel								✓	✓	✓
Rear AC Vents								✓	✓	✓
Seat Memory									✓	✓
Leather Seats									✓	✓
Active Headrests									✓	✓
Electronic Handbrake									✓	✓
Infotainment
USB				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
MP3				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
AUX				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Multi Information Display				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bluetooth				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
DVD								✓		✓
CD Player								✓	✓	✓
Touch Screen Size									✓	✓
Touchscreen									✓	✓
Premium Brand Audio System									✓	✓

⋅configuration information is for reference only, please refer to the actual vehicle for specifics.

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FAQs about Kia Optima

The Kia Optima typically comes with a 2.4-liter inline-four engine or an available 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine, depending on the model year and trim level.
The 2.4 L Optima has approximately 185 horsepower.
The Kia Optima SX has 245 horsepower.
It's advisable to stay away from the 2011 Kia Optima due to reports of engine problems and poor reliability.

Kia Optima Specifications Comparison By Trims

Engine

Dimensions

Car Information

Wheels/brakes

Transmission

Engine / Motor

Fuel Economy

Exterior

Comfort

Safety

Chassis & Steering

Technologies

Interior

Infotainment

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FAQs about Kia Optima

What engine is in a Kia Optima?

How much horsepower does a 2.4 L Optima have?

How much horsepower does a Kia Optima SX have?

Which Kia Optima to stay away from?

Kia Optima Specifications Comparison By Trims

Engine

Dimensions

Car Information

Wheels/brakes

Transmission

Engine / Motor

Fuel Economy

Exterior

Comfort

Safety

Chassis & Steering

Technologies

Interior

Infotainment

Related Car Comparisons

Popular Kia Cars

FAQs about Kia Optima

What engine is in a Kia Optima?

How much horsepower does a 2.4 L Optima have?

How much horsepower does a Kia Optima SX have?

Which Kia Optima to stay away from?