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 hp
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- 25.3 - 168 mpg
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- 3,373 - 3,979 lbs
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- 10.8 - 18 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 15.5 - 59.5 ft3 (Wagon)
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 sedan or wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 134 hp 1.7 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 242 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 15.08 lb/hp 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 19.5-59.5 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,968 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
