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Kia Optima / Magentis
2006 – 2008
South Korea
Kia built the Optima / Magentis for only a short time, between 2006 and 2008. Four variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 140 to 188 hp. Against its predecessor (2003 – 2006), peak power rose from 169 to 188 hp.
Body styleNot specified
Production2006 – 2008
Variants4
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power140 – 188 hp
0–100 km/h9.1 – 10.4 s
Top speed201 – 220 km/h
Fuel economy6.0 – 9.2 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L CRDi 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 140 hp | 10.4 s | 201 | 6-Speed manual |
| 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (144 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 144 hp | 10.2 s | 208 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.4L DOHC 5AT FWD (162 HP) 2.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 164 hp | — | — | 5-speed automatic |
| 2.7L V6 5AT FWD (188 HP) 2.7 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 188 hp | 9.1 s | 220 | 5-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 103 KW @ 4000 RPM140 HP @ 4000 RPM138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 225 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM305 Nm @ 1800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 125 mph (201 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/60 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 186.6 in (4740 mm)
- Width
- 70.9 in (1801 mm)
- Height
- 58.3 in (1481 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.4/61 in (1,560/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.1 in (2720 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4508.4 lbs (2045 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 162 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 106 KW @ 6000 RPM144 HP @ 6000 RPM142 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 139 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM188 Nm @ 4250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 129.2 mph (208 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/60 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 186.6 in (4740 mm)
- Width
- 70.9 in (1801 mm)
- Height
- 58.3 in (1481 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.4/61 in (1,560/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.1 in (2720 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3049 lbs (1383 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 184 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2359 cm3 (144 ci)
- Power
- 120.8 KW @ 5800 RPM164 HP @ 5800 RPM162 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 164 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM222 Nm @ 4250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Vented Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- P205/60 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 186.4 in (4735 mm)
- Width
- 71.1 in (1806 mm)
- Height
- 58.3 in (1481 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.5/61.1 in (1,562/1,552 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.1 in (2720 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3142 lbs (1425 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2656 cm3 (162 ci)
- Power
- 138 KW @ 6000 RPM188 HP @ 6000 RPM185 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 182 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM247 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 215/50R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 186.6 in (4740 mm)
- Width
- 70.9 in (1801 mm)
- Height
- 58.3 in (1481 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.4/61 in (1,560/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.1 in (2720 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.32
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3229.8 lbs (1465 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4453.3 lbs (2020 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.9 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 220 g/km
Length4,735 – 4,740 mm
Width1,801 – 1,806 mm
Height1,481 mm
Wheelbase2,720 mm
Curb weight1,383 – 1,500 kg
Torque188 – 305 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.












