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The 2012 Kia Optima
Technical Specifications

ENGINE 2.4L I4 2.0L I4 Turbo
Type 4-cylinder, aluminum
block & head
4-cylinder, aluminum
block & head
Valve gear DOHC, four valves/cylinder DOHC, four valves/cylinder
Displacement 2,359 cc 1,998 cc
Compression Ratio 11.3:1 9.5:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 166 hp @ 6,300 rpm 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 186 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm 269 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual, overdrive 6-speed electronically-controlled Sportmatic®, overdrive 6-speed electronically-controlled Sportmatic®, overdrive
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 110.0 in.
Length 190.7 in.
Width 72.1 in.
Height 57.1 in.
Ground clearance 5.1 in.
Headroom (front/rear) 40.0 in./37.6 in.
Shoulder room (front/rear) 57.2 in./55.7 in.
Legroom (front/rear) 45.5 in./34.7 in.
Hip room (front/rear) 54.7 in./54.5 in.
Passenger volume 102.2 cu. ft.
Cargo volume 9.9 cu. ft.
CURB WEIGHT
6-speed automatic 3,490 lbs.
Weight Distribution (front/rear) 59/41
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, electric motor
Turns, lock-to-lock 2.9
Turning circle, curb-to-curb 35.8 ft.
BRAKES
Type Active Hydraulic Boost (AHB) System
Front 11.8-in. vented discs
Rear 11.2-in. solid discs
TIRES 2.4L I4 2.0L I4 Turbo
Tires P205/65R16
P215/55R17
P215/55R17
P225/45R18
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
(City/Highway MPG)
2.4L I4 2.0L I4 Turbo
6-speed manual 24 / 35 -- / --
6-speed automatic 24 / 34 22 / 34
Fuel tank capacity (gallons) 18.5 18.5
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