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Kia Optima / Magentis

2016 – 2019 South Korea

The Kia Optima / Magentis was in production from 2016 to 2019. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 141 to 248 hp. Fuel use starts at only 4.2 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (2010 – 2016), peak power fell from 277 to 248 hp, and minimum weight went down by 38 kg.

Kia Optima / Magentis
Body styleNot specified
Production2016 – 2019
Variants7
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power141 – 248 hp
0–100 km/h9.4 – 11.0 s
Top speed195 – 209 km/h
Fuel economy4.2 – 7.4 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.7L CRDi 6MT FWD (141 HP)
1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 141 hp 10.0 s 195 6-speed manual
1.7L CRDi 7AT FWD (141 HP)
1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 141 hp 11.0 s 203 7-speed automatic
2.0L CVVL 6MT FWD (163 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 163 hp 9.4 s 209 6-speed manual
1.6L Turbo 7AT FWD (178 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 180 hp — — 7-speed automatic (DCT)
2.0T 7AT FWD (180 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 180 hp — — 7-speed automatic
2.4L 6AT FWD (185 HP)
2.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 188 hp — — 6-speed automatic (Sportmatic)
2.0L Turbo 6AT FWD (245 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 248 hp — — 6-speed automatic (Sportmatic)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1685 cm3 (103 ci)
Power
103.7 KW @ 4000 RPM141 HP @ 4000 RPM139 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
251 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM340 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/60 R16 95V

Dimensions

Length
191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width
73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm)
Wheelbase
110.4 in (2804 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
18 cuFT (510 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3505 lbs (1590 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4564 lbs (2070 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Highway
63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km)
Combined
56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1685 cm3 (103 ci)
Power
103.7 KW @ 4000 RPM141 HP @ 4000 RPM139 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
251 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM340 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/60 R16 95V

Dimensions

Length
191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width
73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm)
Wheelbase
110.4 in (2804 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
18 cuFT (510 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3538 lbs (1605 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4586 lbs (2080 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Highway
57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined
53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1999 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
119.9 KW @ 6500 RPM163 HP @ 6500 RPM161 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
145 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM196 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/60 R16 95V

Dimensions

Length
191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width
73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm)
Wheelbase
110.4 in (2804 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
18 cuFT (510 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3373 lbs (1530 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4409 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1591 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
132.7 KW @ 5500 RPM180 HP @ 5500 RPM178 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
195 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM264 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic (DCT)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65R16

Dimensions

Length
191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width
73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm)
Wheelbase
110.4 in (2804 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
18 cuFT (510 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3224 lbs (1462 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4409 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway
39 mpg US (6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
132.4 KW @ 6000 RPM180 HP @ 6000 RPM178 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
260 lb-ft @ 1350-4000 RPM353 Nm @ 1350-4000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/45R-18

Dimensions

Length
191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width
73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm)
Wheelbase
110.4 in (2804 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
18 cuFT (510 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3494 lbs (1585 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4519 lbs (2050 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2359 cm3 (144 ci)
Power
138 KW @ 6000 RPM188 HP @ 6000 RPM185 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
178 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM241 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic (Sportmatic)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65R16

Dimensions

Length
191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width
73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm)
Wheelbase
110.4 in (2804 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
18 cuFT (510 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3219 lbs (1460 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4409 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
182.7 KW @ 6000 RPM248 HP @ 6000 RPM245 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
260 lb-ft @ 1350-4000 RPM353 Nm @ 1350-4000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic (Sportmatic)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/45R18

Dimensions

Length
191.1 in (4854 mm)
Width
73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.9/63.1 in (1,598/1,603 mm)
Wheelbase
110.4 in (2804 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
18 cuFT (510 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3494 lbs (1585 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4519 lbs (2050 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway
32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Length4,854 mm
Width1,859 mm
Height1,466 mm
Wheelbase2,804 mm
Curb weight1,460 – 1,605 kg
Torque196 – 353 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.