2018 Kia Optima
LX 1.6T DCT
MSRP: $24,400
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2018 Kia Optima
Standard Equipment
- Engine: 1.6L DOHC I4 GDI
- Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic
- Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control
- Front-Wheel Drive
- 3.17 Axle Ratio
- Engine Oil Cooler
- 80-Amp/Hr 800CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 130 Amp Alternator
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 18.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
- Wheels: 6.5J x 16″ Alloy w/Unique Gray Finish
- Tires: P205/65R16
- Spare Tire Mobility Kit
- Clearcoat Paint
- Body-Colored Front Bumper
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
- Chrome Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Chrome Rear Window Trim
- Chrome Door Handles
- Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
- Light Tinted Glass
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
- Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
- Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
- Trunk Rear Cargo Access
- Fully Automatic Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- LED Brakelights
- Laminated Glass
- Radio: AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM Audio System -inc: 6 speakers, 7″ rear camera display, auxiliary and USB input ports, Bluetooth wireless technology and UVO eServices including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay,
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System and External Memory Control
- Streaming Audio
- Window Grid Antenna
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power adjustable driver w/2-way power lumbar and 6-way adjustable passenger seat w/manual height adjuster
- 2-Way Power Driver Seat -inc: Power Cushion Tilt
- Passenger Seat
- 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Power Rear Windows
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Front Cupholder
- Rear Cupholder
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
- Remote Releases -Inc: Smart Trunk Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Manual Air Conditioning
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
- Illuminated Glove Box
- Driver Foot Rest
- Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Leatherette Door Trim Insert
- Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
- Cloth Seat Trim -inc: CleanTex anti-soiling
- Day-Night Rearview Mirror
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Front Map Lights
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Full Carpet Floor Covering
- Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
- Cargo Features -inc: Spare Tire Mobility Kit
- Cargo Space Lights
- FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
- Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Systems Monitor
- Redundant Digital Speedometer
- Trip Computer
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Analog Display
- Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Perimeter Alarm
- Engine Immobilizer
- 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Air Filtration
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Side Impact Beams
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Emergency Sos
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot
- and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
2018 Kia Optima Available Options
- SILKY SILVER (4SS)
- AURORA BLACK (ABP)
- GRANITE BROWN (G4N)
- EBONY BLACK (EB)
- SNOW WHITE PEARL (SWP)
- HORIZON BLUE (M5U)
- PLATINUM GRAPHITE (ABT)
- TITANIUM SILVER (IM)
- STANDARD PAINT (undefined)
- BLACK, SEAT TRIM (WK)
- OPTION GROUP 010 -inc: standard equipment (010)
- WHEEL LOCKS (WL)
- REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (BA)
- MUD GUARDS (MUG)
- DOOR SILL APPLIQUE (DSA)
- PAINT PROTECTION PACKAGE (PPP)
- CARPETED FLOOR MATS (CF)
- CARGO MAT (CA)
- CARGO HOOK (CH1)
- CARGO NET (CN)
- CARGO TRAY (CT)
- AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR W/HOMELINK & COMPASS (EH)
2018 Kia Optima Consumer Information
- Basic Years – 5
- Basic Miles/km – 60,000
- Drivetrain Years – 10
- Drivetrain Miles/km – 100,000
- Corrosion Years – 5
- Corrosion Miles/km – 100,000
- Roadside Assistance Years – 5
- Roadside Assistance Miles/km – 60,000
- Overall Rating – * * * * *
- Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating – * * * * *
- Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver – * * * * * (Male)
- Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger – * * * * (Female)
- Overall Side Crash Rating – * * * * *
- Side Barrier Rating – * * * * *
- Side Barrier Rating Driver – * * * * * (Male)
- Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat – * * * * * (Female)
- Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat – * * * * * (Female)
- Male/Female Dummy Note – Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
- Combined Side Rating Front Seat – * * * * *
- Combined Side Rating Rear Seat – * * * * *
- Rollover Rating – * * * * *
- Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result – No Tip
- Risk of Rollover – 9.80%
- Rollover Note – Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle’s risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a “fishhook” maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how “top-heavy” a vehicle is.
2018 Kia Optima Technical Specifications
- Vehicle Name – Kia Optima
- Body Style – Sedan
- Drivetrain – Front Wheel Drive
- Trans Order Code –
- Trans Type – 7
- Trans Description Cont. – Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
- Trans Description Cont. Again –
- First Gear Ratio (:1) – 3.93
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) – 2.32
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) – 2.04
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.07
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) – 0.82
- Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) – 0.88
- Reverse Ratio (:1) – 5.30
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) – 3.17
- Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) – 0.72
- EPA Classification – Large Cars
- Model Group –
- Vehicle Segment –
- Vehicle Type –
- Passenger Capacity – 5
- Passenger Volume – 104.8 ft³
- Front Head Room – 39.8 in
- Front Leg Room – 45.5 in
- Front Shoulder Room – 58.1 in
- Front Hip Room – 56 in
- Second Head Room – 37.8 in
- Second Leg Room – 35.6 in
- Second Shoulder Room – 56.4 in
- Second Hip Room – 56 in
- Base Curb Weight – 3224 lbs
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined – 31 MPG
- EPA Fuel Economy Est – City – 28 MPG
- EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy – 37 MPG
- Engine Order Code –
- Engine Type – Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
- Displacement – 1.6 L/97
- Fuel System – Gasoline Direct Injection
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM – 178 @ 5500
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM – 195 @ 1500
- Engine Displacement Units – 1.6 undefined, 1.6 undefined (STDEN)
- Engine Camshaft – DOHC undefined
- Engine Block Type – aluminum undefined
- Engine Cylinder Count – 4 undefined (STDEN)
- Engine Valve Count – 4 undefined
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) – 800
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) – 130
- Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year – 5.7
- Suspension Type – Front – Strut
- Suspension Type – Rear – Multi-Link
- Suspension Type – Front (Cont.) – Strut
- Suspension Type – Rear (Cont.) – Multi-Link
- Front Tire Order Code –
- Rear Tire Order Code –
- Spare Tire Order Code –
- Front Tire Size – P205/65HR16
- Rear Tire Size – P205/65HR16
- Spare Tire Size –
- Front Wheel Size – 16 X 6.5 in
- Rear Wheel Size – 16 X 6.5 in
- Spare Wheel Size –
- Front Wheel Material – Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material – Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material –
- Steering Type – Rack-Pinion
- Brake Type – 4-Wheel Disc
- Brake ABS System – 4-Wheel
- Disc – Front (Yes or ) – Yes
- Disc – Rear (Yes or ) – Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness – 12 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness – 11.2 in
- Drum – Rear (Yes or ) –
- Rear Drum Diam x Width –
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx – 18.5 gal
- Wheelbase – 110.4 in
- Length, Overall – 191.1 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors – 73.2 in
- Height, Overall – 57.7 in
- Track Width, Front – 63.5 in
- Track Width, Rear – 63.8 in
- Min Ground Clearance – 5.3 in
- Trunk Volume – 15.9 ft³