2015-present Optima OverviewKia Optima Overview (2015 - present)
JF
Tech Specs Summary
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- 119 - 149 mph
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- 7.3 - 10.8 seconds
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- 134 - 242 BHP
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- 30.4 - 201.8 mpg
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- 1,530 - 1,805 kg
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- 307 - 510 L (Saloon)
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- 440 - 1,686 L (Estate)
This generation of the Kia Optima (JF) is produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia and started production in 2015. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and comes as either a saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 134 BHP 1.7 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 242 BHP 2 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension. However, some models have multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Optima is the Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 242 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 146 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 149 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 988 miles and can store 552-1,686 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,800 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
