Compare: Kia Optima 2013 Sedan 278 Hp

General information

Brand

Kia

Model

Optima

Generation

Optima III (facelift 2013)

Modification (Engine)

2.0 T-GDI (278 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

2013

End of production

2015

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

5.7 kg/Hp, 176.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.3 kg/Nm, 232 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

278 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

139.1 Hp/l

Torque

365 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

G4KH

Engine displacement

1998 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm

Piston Stroke

86 mm

Compression ratio

9.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1573 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

436 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Dimensions

Length

4845 mm

Width

1830 mm

Height

1455 mm

Wheelbase

2795 mm

Front track

1595 mm

Rear (Back) track

1595 mm

Front overhang

965 mm

Rear overhang

1085 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.285

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.2 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

225/45 R18

Wheel rim size

7.5J x 18