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Kia Optima / Magentis

2003 – 2006 South Korea

The Kia Optima / Magentis is a car built from 2003 to 2006. All 7 variants use petrol engines, from 134 to 169 hp. Compared with the previous generation (2001 – 2003), peak power fell from 181 to 169 hp, and minimum weight went up by 58 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.8L 4AT FWD (134 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 134 hp — 190 4-speed automatic
1.8L 5MT FWD (134 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 134 hp — 200 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 208 5-Speed manual
2.0L 4AT FWD (149 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 149 hp — 208 4-speed automatic
2.0L 5MT FWD (149 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 149 hp — 195 5-speed manual
2.5L V6 4AT FWD (169 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 169 hp 8.8 s 214 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 Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60/R15

Dimensions

Length
186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width
71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3097 lbs (1405 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 Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124 mph (200 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60/R15

Dimensions

Length
186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width
71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3064 lbs (1390 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1997 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
100 KW @ 6000 RPM136 HP @ 6000 RPM134 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
98 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM133 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
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
205/60/R15

Dimensions

Length
186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width
71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3093 - 3269 lbs (1403 - 1483 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
98 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM133 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
129 mph (208 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
205/60/R15

Dimensions

Length
186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width
71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

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

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined
27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
204 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 Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
129 mph (208 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60/R15

Dimensions

Length
186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width
71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32
Turning circle
34.1 ft (10.4 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3131 lbs (1420 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 Naturally aspirated
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121 mph (195 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60/R15

Dimensions

Length
186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width
71.7 in (1821 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32
Turning circle
34.1 ft (10.4 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3097 lbs (1405 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2493 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
124 KW @ 6000 RPM169 HP @ 6000 RPM166 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
166 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM225 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
133 mph (214 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
205/60 R15

Dimensions

Length
186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width
71.7 in (1821 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4409.2 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.6 mpg US (15.1 L/100Km)
Highway
31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined
22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/km
Length4,729 mm
Width1,821 mm
Height1,410 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight1,378 – 1,420 kg
Torque133 – 225 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.