The 2010 Kia Optima
Technical Specifications

ENGINE 2.4L I4 2.7L V6
Type 4-cylinder, aluminum
block & head
6-cylinder, aluminum
block & heads
Valve gear DOHC, four valves/cylinder DOHC, four valves/cylinder
Displacement 2,359 cc 2,656 cc
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.4:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm 194 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 169 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm 184 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual, overdrive 5-speed electronically-controlled Sportmatic®, overdrive 5-speed electronically-controlled Sportmatic®, overdrive
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 107.1 in.
Track (front/rear) 61.5 in./61.1 in.
Length 189.0 in.
Width 71.1 in.
Height 58.3 in.
Ground clearance 6.3 in.
Headroom (front/rear) 39.8 in./38.0 in.
Shoulder room (front/rear) 57.1 in./56.3 in.
Legroom (front/rear) 43.7 in./37.8 in.
Hip room (front/rear) 54.5 in./54.7 in.
Passenger volume 104.2 cu. ft.
Cargo volume 15.0 cu. ft.
CURB WEIGHT 2.4L I4 2.7L V6
5-speed manual 3,157 lbs. --
5-speed automatic 3,197 lbs. 3,294 lbs.
BODY AND CHASSIS
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive
Body type Steel unibody
Front suspension Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering type Rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Turns, lock-to-lock 2.86
Turning circle, curb-to-curb 35.5 ft.
BRAKES
Type Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum 4-sensor, 4-channel ABS
Front 11.0-in. vented discs
Rear 10.3-in. solid discs
TIRES
Tires P205/60R16
P215/50R17 (SX & EX Convenience Package)
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
(City/Highway MPG)
2.4L I4 2.7L V6
5-speed manual 22 / 32 -- / --
5-speed automatic 22 / 32 20 / 28
Fuel tank capacity (gallons) 16.4 16.4
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