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2016 Kia Optima Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Optima
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2016 Kia Optima 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | LX | LX 1.6T | Hybrid | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Limited |
| 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 | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 | 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 |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/65HR16 tires | 205/65HR16 tires | 205/55VR16 tires | 215/55VR17 tires | 215/55VR17 tires | 235/45VR18 tires | 235/45VR18 tires |
TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2016 Kia Optima
| 2016 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2016 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2016 Kia Optima
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2016 Kia Optima MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | LX | 22,140 | 21,396 | 850 |
| 4dr Sedan | LX 1.6T | 24,140 | 22,800 | 850 |
| 4dr Sedan | Hybrid | 25,995 | 24,350 | 850 |
| 4dr Sedan | EX | 25,140 | 23,453 | 850 |
| 4dr Sedan | Hybrid EX | 32,195 | 29,856 | 850 |
| 4dr Sedan | SX | 29,940 | 27,865 | 850 |
| 4dr Sedan | SX Limited | 36,040 | 33,435 | 850 |
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