Kia Optima Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2016–2018)

Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions

Kia Optima engine choices include the gasoline 1.6 DSG with automated gear changes, the diesel 1.7 MT with a manual transmission, and the hybrid 2.0 AT with an automatic. These selected Sedan examples all use front-wheel drive. For everyday use, consider whether you prefer manual control, regularly make longer journeys suited to diesel, or could benefit from hybrid assistance in stop-start traffic.

Sedan — Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	245 hp	180 kW	350 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	196 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	241 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 DSG	Gasoline	1596 cm³	178 hp	131 kW	265 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	163 hp	120 kW	196 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	242 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.7 MT	Diesel	1685 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	340 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	196 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	163 hp	120 kW	196 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.7 DSG	Diesel	1685 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	340 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
2.0 AT	Hybrid	1999 cm³	156 hp	114 kW	196 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Estate 5-door — Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.7 MT	Diesel	1685 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	340 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.7 DSG	Diesel	1685 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	340 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	245 hp	180 kW	353 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	163 hp	120 kW	196 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	163 hp	120 kW	196 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Kia Optima Dimensions

Sedan — Kia Optima Dimensions

Sedan Kia Optima Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.0 AT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1465 mm	2805 mm	1655 kg	2120 kg	155 mm
2.0 MT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1465 mm	2805 mm	1530 kg	2000 kg	155 mm
2.4 AT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1465 mm	2805 mm	1575 kg	2050 kg	155 mm
1.6 DSG	4855 mm	1860 mm	1465 mm	2805 mm	Not provided	Not provided	135 mm
2.0 MT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1465 mm	2805 mm	1455 kg	2000 kg	135 mm
2.4 AT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1465 mm	2805 mm	Not provided	Not provided	135 mm
1.7 MT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1465 mm	2805 mm	1515 kg	2070 kg	135 mm
2.0 AT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1465 mm	2805 mm	1545 kg	2020 kg	155 mm
2.0 AT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1465 mm	2805 mm	1470 kg	2020 kg	135 mm
1.7 DSG	4855 mm	1860 mm	1465 mm	2805 mm	1530 kg	2080 kg	135 mm
2.0 AT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1465 mm	2805 mm	Not provided	Not provided	135 mm

Estate 5-door — Kia Optima Dimensions

Estate 5-door Kia Optima Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.7 MT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1470 mm	2805 mm	1545 kg	2140 kg	135 mm
1.7 DSG	4855 mm	1860 mm	1470 mm	2805 mm	1560 kg	2150 kg	135 mm
2.0 AT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1470 mm	2805 mm	Not provided	Not provided	135 mm
2.0 MT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1470 mm	2805 mm	1475 kg	2070 kg	135 mm
2.0 AT	4855 mm	1860 mm	1470 mm	2805 mm	1495 kg	2090 kg	135 mm

Kia Optima Cargo Space

Sedan — Kia Optima Cargo Space

Sedan Kia Optima Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
2.0 AT	510 l
2.0 MT	510 l
2.4 AT	510 l
1.6 DSG	510 l
2.0 MT	510 l
2.4 AT	510 l
1.7 MT	510 l
2.0 AT	510 l
2.0 AT	510 l
1.7 DSG	510 l
2.0 AT	510 l

Estate 5-door — Kia Optima Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Kia Optima Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.7 MT	553 l
1.7 DSG	553 l
2.0 AT	553 l
2.0 MT	553 l
2.0 AT	553 l

Kia Optima Trims and Equipment

Kia Optima trim levels include Premium and EX equipment configurations for the hybrid 2.0 AT Sedan. The technical version identifies the powertrain, while the trim helps distinguish its equipment package. When choosing, check the individual car’s comfort, infotainment and parking features against what you will actually use.

Kia Optima Trims and Equipment
Modification	Body	Equipment
2.0 AT	Sedan	GT
2.0 MT	Sedan	Classic
2.4 AT	Sedan	GT
2.4 AT	Sedan	Luxe
2.4 AT	Sedan	Luxe 2018 FWC
2.4 AT	Sedan	Prestige
2.0 AT	Sedan	Comfort
2.0 AT	Sedan	Fleet
2.0 AT	Sedan	Luxe
2.0 AT	Sedan	Luxe 2018 FWC
2.0 AT	Sedan	Luxe FCC 2017
2.0 AT	Sedan	Prestige
2.0 AT	Sedan	Premium
2.0 AT	Sedan	EX

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Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions

Sedan — Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door — Kia Optima Engines and Transmissions

Kia Optima Dimensions

Sedan — Kia Optima Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Kia Optima Dimensions

Kia Optima Cargo Space

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Kia Optima Trims and Equipment

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