Kia Optima

SX V6

MSRP

$17,495 - $22,145

Invoice

$16,510 - $20,600

The 2009 Optima is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 5 trims, ranging from the LX to the SX V6.

Upon introduction, the LX is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 175-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 32-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The SX V6 is equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, V6, 194-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Technical Specs

• Engine

  Standard Engine	2.7L V6
  Standard Transmission	5 Speed Automatic
  Cylinders	6
  Horsepower @RPM	194@6000
  Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy	20 / 28
  Combined Fuel Economy	23
  EPA Class	Mid-Size
  Number of Valves	24
  Torque @RPM	N/A
  Fuel Type System	Gas Engine / Multi-Port Fuel Injected
  Turbo (Yes/No)	No
  Overdrive Transmission	Yes
  Battery Output	N/A
  Compression	10.4:1
  Displacement	2656 / 162
  Bore X Stroke	3.41x2.95
  Cruising Range	377.2 miles
  Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt	N/A
  Power to Weight Ratio	17
  Final Drive Ratio	No
  Valves Configuration	Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam
  Supercharged	No
  Electric HorsePower RPM	N/A
  Electric Torque Feet Per Pound	N/A (foot-lbs)
  Electric Torque RPM	N/A
  Electric HorsePower BHP	N/A

• Capacity and Volume

  Cargo Volume (EPA)	N/A
  Cargo Volume (MFR)	N/A
  Fuel Capacity	16.4
  Passenger Volume (EPA)	104
  Passenger Volume (MFR)	104.2 cu. ft.
  Box/Cargo Height	N/A
  Box/Cargo Length	N/A
  Box/Cargo Width (Wheel)	N/A
  Box/Cargo Width (Wall)	N/A
  GVWR Standard	N/A
  GVWR Maximum	N/A
  Payload Standard	N/A
  Payload Maximum	N/A

• Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires

  Brakes (Front)	Disc
  Brakes (Rear)	Disc
  Driveline	Front Wheel Drive
  Driveline (Opt)	N/A
  Steering	Rack & Pinion
  Steering Diameter Left	35.5
  Steering Diameter Right	35.5
  Suspension (Front)	Independent
  Suspension (Rear)	Independent
  Tire Type	Passenger
  Tire Width	205 mm
  Tire Aspect Ratio	60
  Tire Construction	Radial
  Tire wheel Diameter	16 in.

• Interior Dimensions

  Seating (Standard)	5
  Seating (Optional)	N/A
  Tow Capacity (Standard)	Not Listed
  Tow Capacity (Maximum)	Not Listed
  Headroom (Front)	39.8
  Headroom (Row 2)	38.0
  Hiproom (Front)	54.5
  Hiproom (Row 2)	54.7
  Legroom (Front)	43.7
  Legroom (Row 2)	37.8
  Shoulder Room (Front)	57.1
  Shoulder Room (Row 2)	56.3
  Seating (Maximum)	5
  Headroom (Row 3)	N/A
  Hiproom (Row 3)	N/A
  Legroom (Row 3)	N/A
  Shoulder Room (Row 3)	N/A

• Exterior Dimensions and Weight

  Curb Weight MT	N/A
  Curb Weight AT	3294
  Ground Clearance	6.3
  Height	58.3
  Length	189.0
  Top Type (Standard)	Hard Fixed
  Top Type (Optional)	189.0
  Track (Front)	61.5
  Track (Rear)	61.1
  Weight Distribution AT (Front)	62
  Weight Distribution AT (Rear)	38
  Weight Distribution MT (Front)	N/A
  Weight Distribution MT (Rear)	N/A
  Wheelbase	107.1
  Width	71.1
  Doors (Standard)	4
  Doors (Maximum)	4

• Crash Test Ratings, Sales and Origin

  Crash Test Rating	5* / 5*
  Sales Volume	N/A
  Where Built	Korea