Body | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,468 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 436 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.
Trim | LX | Hybrid | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo |
Standard Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 143 kW@6300 245 Nm@4250 | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 119 kW@5500 209 Nm@4500 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 143 kW@6300 245 Nm@4250 | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 119 kW@5500 209 Nm@4500 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 143 kW@6300 245 Nm@4250 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1650 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1650 |
Standard Transmission | 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 | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 205/65HR16 tires | 205/55VR16 tires | 215/55HR17 tires | 215/55VR17 tires | 225/45VR18 tires | 225/45VR18 tires | 225/45VR18 tires |
2015 Kia Optima Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As turbocharged four-cylinder engines go, the Kia Optima's 2.0-liter performs pretty well. Though horsepower is down from the previous generation's 274 to 245, the revised engine is significantly smoother and quieter. The problem with this engine: it doesn't approach competing V6s in subjective or objective performance. It doesn't sound or feel nearly as good as the Maxima's 300-horsepower V6, and takes another second-and-a-half to get to 60 mph (figure 7.5 vs. 6.0). Despite being down over 60 horsepower, at full-throttle the Mazda6 is as quick. (The Mazda doesn't feel as strong in typical daily driving, though.) To fully warrant its positioning and price, the Optima SX Limited needs a stronger, more thrilling engine. It helps that the Kia's six-speed automatic generally performs well and (if such a thing is desired) responds fairly quickly to manual inputs via the shifter or steering wheel-mounted paddles. Selecting sport mode noticeably increases the responsiveness of both the engine and transmission, nearly eliminating the modest amount of lag present in the other modes. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the powertrain of the 2015 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2015 Kia Optima.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | LX | 21,690 | 20,893 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | Hybrid | 25,990 | 24,346 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | EX | 24,190 | 22,801 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | Hybrid EX | 32,150 | 29,815 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | SX | 25,790 | 24,133 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | SX Turbo | 27,700 | 25,920 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | SX Limited Turbo | 35,500 | 33,140 | 825 |