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Kia Optima / Magentis

2008 – 2010 South Korea

Kia built the Optima / Magentis for only a short time, between 2008 and 2010. Six variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 150 to 197 hp. Against its predecessor (2006 – 2008), peak power rose from 188 to 197 hp, and minimum weight went up by 38 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.0L D 6MT FWD (147 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 150 hp 10.4 s 201 6-speed manual
2.0L CVVT 6AT FWD (165 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 165 hp 10.6 s 208 6-speed automatic
2.0L CVVT 6MT FWD (165 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 165 hp 9.5 s 209 6-speed manual
2.4L CVVT 5AT FWD (177 HP)
2.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 177 hp — — 5-speed automatic
2.4L CVVT 5MT FWD (177 HP)
2.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 177 hp — — 5-speed manual
2.7L CVVT 5AT FWD (197 HP)
2.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 197 hp — — 5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 3800 RPM150 HP @ 3800 RPM148 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque
225 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 RPM305 Nm @ 1800-2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged 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
P205/60 R16

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 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
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27
Turning circle (curb to curb)
38.7 ft (11.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3534 lbs (1603 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4508 lbs (2045 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Highway
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined
39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
121 KW @ 6200 RPM165 HP @ 6200 RPM162 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque
145 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM197 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
P205/60 R16

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 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
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27
Turning circle (curb to curb)
38.7 ft (11.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3166 lbs (1436 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4409 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
Highway
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
121 KW @ 6200 RPM165 HP @ 6200 RPM162 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque
145 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM197 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
P205/60 R16

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 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
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27
Turning circle (curb to curb)
36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3133 lbs (1421 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4409 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Highway
42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2359 cm3 (144 ci)
Power
130 KW @ 6000 RPM177 HP @ 6000 RPM174 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
169 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM229 Nm @ 4000 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
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
P205/60 R16

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 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
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27
Turning circle (curb to curb)
36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3179 lbs (1442 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4409 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway
32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2359 cm3 (144 ci)
Power
130 KW @ 6000 RPM177 HP @ 6000 RPM174 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
169 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM229 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
P205/60 R16

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 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
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27
Turning circle (curb to curb)
36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3157 lbs (1432 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4409 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway
32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2656 cm3 (162 ci)
Power
145 KW @ 6000 RPM197 HP @ 6000 RPM194 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM249 Nm @ 4500 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
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
P205/60 R16

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 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
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27
Turning circle (curb to curb)
36.7 ft (11.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3294 lbs (1494 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4409 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway
28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined
23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Length4,801 mm
Width1,806 mm
Height1,481 mm
Wheelbase2,720 mm
Curb weight1,421 – 1,603 kg
Torque197 – 305 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.