| Body | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,488 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 385 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2005 Kia Optima.
| Engines | Transmissions | Drivetrains |
| 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@5500 147 lb-ft@3000 |
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | FWD |
| 5-speed manual | FWD | |
| 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | FWD |
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | LX | 16,195 | 15,055 | 590 |
| 4dr Sedan | EX | 18,900 | 17,420 | 590 |