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Kia Optima / Magentis

2001 – 2003 South Korea

The Kia Optima / Magentis had a short production run, from 2001 to 2003. All 12 variants use petrol engines, from 134 to 181 hp.

Kia Optima / Magentis
Body styleNot specified
Production2001 – 2003
Variants12
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power134 – 181 hp
0–100 km/h8.5 – 11.5 s
Top speed195 – 214 km/h
Fuel economy9.1 – 10.4 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.8L 4AT FWD (134 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 134 hp — — 4-speed automatic
1.8L 5MT FWD (134 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 134 hp — — 5-speed manual
2.0L 16V 4AT FWD (136 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 136 hp 10.6 s 195 4-speed automatic
2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (136 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 136 hp 11.5 s 207 5-Speed manual
2.0L 4AT FWD (149 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 149 hp — — 4-speed automatic
2.0L 5MT FWD (149 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 149 hp — — 5-speed manual
LX 2.4L 4AT FWD (151 HP)
2.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 151 hp — — 4-speed automatic
LX 2.4L 5MT FWD (151 HP)
2.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 151 hp — — 5-speed manual
2.5L V6 4AT FWD (169 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 169 hp 8.8 s 209 4-speed automatic
2.5L V6 5MT FWD (169 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 169 hp 8.5 s 214 5-Speed manual
LX 2.5L V6 4AT FWD (172 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 172 hp — — 4-speed automatic
LX 2.7L V6 4AT FWD (181 HP)
2.7 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 181 hp — — 4-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1836 cm3 (112 ci)
Power
98.6 KW @ 6000 RPM134 HP @ 6000 RPM132 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
125 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM169 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70/R14

Dimensions

Length
185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width
71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.62/59.84 in (1,540/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase
106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2954 lbs (1340 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1836 cm3 (112 ci)
Power
98.6 KW @ 6000 RPM134 HP @ 6000 RPM132 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
125 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM169 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70/R14

Dimensions

Length
185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width
71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.62/59.84 in (1,540/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase
106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2910 lbs (1320 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1997 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
100 KW @ 6000 RPM136 HP @ 6000 RPM134 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
136 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM184 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70/R14

Dimensions

Length
185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width
71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.62/59.84 in (1,540/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase
106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
3258 lbs (1478 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4376.2 lbs (1985 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1997 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
100 KW @ 6000 RPM136 HP @ 6000 RPM134 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
136 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM184 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
128.6 mph (207 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70R14

Dimensions

Length
185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width
71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.62/59.84 in (1,540/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase
106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
3038 lbs (1378 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4376.2 lbs (1985 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)
Highway
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1997 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
109.6 KW @ 6000 RPM149 HP @ 6000 RPM147 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
142 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM193 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70/R14

Dimensions

Length
185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width
71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.62/59.84 in (1,540/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase
106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2943 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4376 lbs (1985 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1997 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
109.6 KW @ 6000 RPM149 HP @ 6000 RPM147 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
142 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM193 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70/R14

Dimensions

Length
185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width
71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.62/59.84 in (1,540/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase
106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2943 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4376 lbs (1985 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2351 cm3 (143 ci)
Power
111.1 KW @ 6000 RPM151 HP @ 6000 RPM149 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
159 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM216 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70/R14

Dimensions

Length
185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width
71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.62/59.84 in (1,540/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase
106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
3285 lbs (1490 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4156 lbs (1885 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2351 cm3 (143 ci)
Power
111.1 KW @ 6000 RPM151 HP @ 6000 RPM149 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
159 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM216 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70/R14

Dimensions

Length
185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width
71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.62/59.84 in (1,540/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase
106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
3252 lbs (1475 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2493 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
124 KW @ 6000 RPM169 HP @ 6000 RPM166 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
173 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM234 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70R14

Dimensions

Length
185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width
71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.62/59.84 in (1,540/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase
106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
3296 lbs (1495 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4090 lbs (1855 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km)
Highway
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined
22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2493 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
124 KW @ 6000 RPM169 HP @ 6000 RPM166 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
173 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM234 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
132.97 mph (214 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70R14

Dimensions

Length
185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width
71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.62/59.84 in (1,540/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase
106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
3057.8 lbs (1387 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4376.2 lbs (1985 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.9 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
126.5 KW @ 6000 RPM172 HP @ 6000 RPM170 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
169 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM229 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70/R14

Dimensions

Length
185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width
71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.62/59.84 in (1,540/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase
106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
3296 lbs (1495 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4090 lbs (1855 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2656 cm3 (162 ci)
Power
133.1 KW @ 6000 RPM181 HP @ 6000 RPM178 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM245 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70/R14

Dimensions

Length
185.82 in (4720 mm)
Width
71.65 in (1820 mm)
Height
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.62/59.84 in (1,540/1,520 mm)
Wheelbase
106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
3190 lbs (1447 kg)
Length4,720 mm
Width1,820 mm
Height1,410 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight1,320 – 1,495 kg
Torque169 – 245 Nm

Ranges across all 12 variants of this generation.