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KiaKia Optima I 2.5 V6 (169 Hp)2000, 2001, 2002: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Kia Optima I 2.5 V6 (169 Hp) /Sedan 2000 - 2002/
What is the body type of Kia Optima I?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Kia Optima I 2.5 V6 (169 Hp)?
9.2 l/100 km
25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l
How fast is 2000 Optima I 2.5 V6 (169 Hp)?
214 km/h | 133 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec
What is the power output of Kia Optima Sedan 2000 2.5 V6 (169 Hp)?
169 Hp, 230 Nm
170 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Kia Optima Sedan 2000 2.5 V6 (169 Hp)?
2.5 l
2493 cm3
152.13 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2000 Kia 2.5 V6 (169 Hp)?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Kia Optima I Sedan 2000 2.5 V6 (169 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2000 Kia Optima Sedan?
4745 mm
186.81 in.
What is the width of 2000 Kia Optima Sedan?
1815 mm
71.46 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2000 Kia Optima I 2.5 V6 (169 Hp)?
1480 kg
3263 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 Kia Optima I 2.5 V6 (169 Hp)?
1840 kg
4057 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2000 Kia Optima Sedan?
479 l
16.9 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2000 Kia Optima I 2.5 V6 (169 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.5 V6 (169 Hp)
Start of production
2000
End of production
2002
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13.6 l/100 km 17.3 US mpg
20.8 UK mpg
7.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.7 l/100 km 35.1 US mpg
42.2 UK mpg
14.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.1 sec
Maximum speed
214 km/h 133 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8.8 kg/Hp, 114.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.4 kg/Nm, 155.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
169 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
67.8 Hp/l
Torque
230 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 170 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
Delta / G6BV
Engine displacement
2493 cm3 152.13 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
75 mm 2.95 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1480 kg 3263 lbs.
Max. weight
1840 kg 4057 lbs.
Max load
360 kg 794 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
479 l 16.9 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4745 mm 186.81 in.
Width
1815 mm 71.46 in.
Height
1420 mm 55.91 in.
Wheelbase
2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front track
1540 mm 60.63 in.
Rear (Back) track
1530 mm 60.24 in.

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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
195/70 R14; 205/60 R15
Wheel rim size
14; 15