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Kia Optima Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2017)

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2017 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

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2017 Kia Optima 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim LX LX 1.6T Hybrid Premium EX Hybrid EX Plug-in 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
2.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
154 hp@6000
140 lb-ft@5000
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
2.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
154 hp@6000
140 lb-ft@5000
2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid
DOHC-4v
154 hp@6000
140 lb-ft@5000
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 Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic7-speed automated manual6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires205/65HR16 tires205/65HR16 tires205/65HR16 tires215/55VR17 tires215/55VR17 tires215/55VR17 tires235/45VR18 tires235/45VR18 tires

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TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2017 Kia Optima

2017 Kia Optima Powertrain: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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2017 Kia Optima MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Sedan LX 22,200 21,453 895
4dr Sedan LX 1.6T 24,140 22,800 895
4dr Sedan Hybrid Premium 25,995 24,350 895
4dr Sedan EX 25,440 23,755 895
4dr Sedan Hybrid EX 30,990 28,752 895
4dr Sedan Plug-in Hybrid EX 35,210 32,743 895
4dr Sedan SX 26,855 25,023 895
4dr Sedan SX Limited 36,090 33,481 895

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