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Kia Optima Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2018–2020) — Fourth Generation Restyling

The facelifted fourth-generation Kia Optima offers sedan and five-door estate body styles, letting you weigh a separate boot against the loading flexibility of a tailgate before choosing your powertrain and equipment.

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Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions

Among the Kia Optima engine options, the gasoline 2.0 MT sedan gives you manual gear control, while the 2.0 GDI hybrid sedan pairs electric assistance with an automatic transmission. The 1.6 DSG diesel sedan uses an automated gearbox and merits consideration for regular longer journeys. These examples all have front-wheel drive.

Sedan — Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1999 cm³150 hp110 kW196 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1999 cm³150 hp110 kW196 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2359 cm³188 hp138 kW241 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³245 hp180 kW350 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 GDIHybrid1999 cm³154 hpNot provided191 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 DSGDiesel1598 cm³136 hp100 kW320 N⋅mRoboticFWD

Estate 5-door — Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 DSGGasoline1591 cm³180 hp132 kW265 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³238 hp175 kW353 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1999 cm³163 hp120 kW196 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1999 cm³163 hp120 kW196 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTDiesel1598 cm³136 hp100 kW320 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 DSGDiesel1598 cm³136 hp100 kW320 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.0 ATHybrid1999 cm³205 hp151 kW187 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Kia Optima Dimensions

Sedan — Kia Optima Dimensions

Sedan Kia Optima Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 MT4855 mm1860 mm1460 mm2805 mm1530 kg2000 kg155 mm
2.0 AT4855 mm1860 mm1460 mm2805 mm1545 kg2020 kg155 mm
2.4 AT4855 mm1860 mm1460 mm2805 mm1575 kg2050 kg155 mm
2.0 AT4855 mm1860 mm1460 mm2805 mm1655 kg2120 kg155 mm
2.0 GDI4855 mm1860 mm1460 mm2805 mm1780 kg2200 kg135 mm
1.6 DSG4855 mm1860 mm1460 mm2805 mm1605 kg2080 kg135 mm

Estate 5-door — Kia Optima Dimensions

Estate 5-door Kia Optima Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 DSG4855 mm1860 mm1470 mm2805 mm1570 kg2080 kg135 mm
2.0 AT4855 mm1860 mm1470 mm2805 mm1680 kg2190 kg135 mm
2.0 MT4855 mm1860 mm1470 mm2805 mm1550 kg2070 kg135 mm
2.0 AT4855 mm1860 mm1470 mm2805 mm1570 kg2090 kg135 mm
1.6 MT4855 mm1860 mm1470 mm2805 mm1620 kg2140 kg135 mm
1.6 DSG4855 mm1860 mm1470 mm2805 mm1635 kg2150 kg135 mm
2.0 AT4855 mm1860 mm1470 mm2805 mm1815 kg2270 kg135 mm

Kia Optima Cargo Space

Sedan — Kia Optima Cargo Space

Sedan Kia Optima Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.0 MT425 l
2.0 AT425 l
2.4 AT425 l
2.0 AT425 l
2.0 GDI425 l
1.6 DSG425 l

Estate 5-door — Kia Optima Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Kia Optima Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.6 DSG552 l1686 l
2.0 AT552 l1686 l
2.0 MT552 l1686 l
2.0 AT552 l1686 l
1.6 MT552 l1686 l
1.6 DSG552 l1686 l
2.0 AT552 l1686 l

Kia Optima Trims and Equipment

EX and Premium are equipment configurations offered for the 2.0 GDI hybrid sedan with automatic transmission. These Kia Optima trim levels distinguish equipment packages within the same technical version. Compare each car’s listed comfort, convenience and driver assistance features to see which package adds things you will actually use.

Kia Optima Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
2.0 MTSedanClassic
2.0 ATSedanComfort
2.0 ATSedanLuxe
2.0 ATSedanEdition Plus
2.0 ATSedanPrestige
2.0 ATSedanPremium
2.0 ATSedanEuropa League
2.4 ATSedanGT
2.0 ATSedanGT
2.0 GDISedanEX
2.0 GDISedanPremium
1.6 DSGSedanEX
1.6 DSGSedanPremium