| Body | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in |
| Length | 191.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3219 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.
| Trim | LX | LX 1.6T | Hybrid Premium | S | EX | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX |
| Standard Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 | 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/65HR16 tires | 205/65HR16 tires | 205/65HR16 tires | 215/55VR17 tires | 215/55VR17 tires | 215/55VR17 tires | 215/55VR17 tires | 235/45VR18 tires |
None of our members have yet commented on the powertrain of the 2018 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2018 Kia Optima.