2018 Kia Optima Standard Equipment
  • Engine: 2.4L DOHC I4 GDI
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic -inc: drive mode select system (normal, sport, eco)
  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • 2.88 Axle Ratio
  • 80-Amp/Hr 800CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • 150 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 17″ Alloy
  • Tires: P215/55R17
  • Wheels w/Gray Accents
  • 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
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround
  • Trunk Rear Cargo Access
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • Fully Automatic Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Front Fog Lamps
  • 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 UVO 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
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Leatherette Door Trim Insert
  • Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
  • Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood Door Panel Insert, Simulated Wood Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
  • Sport Cloth Seat Trim -inc: leatherette side bolsters
  • 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 3 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
  • Air Filtration
  • 3 12V DC Power Outlets
  • 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)
  • REMINGTON RED (TR3)
  • STANDARD PAINT (undefined)
  • BLACK, SEAT TRIM (WK)
  • PANORAMIC SUNROOF PACKAGE -inc: LED Overhead Front & Rear Reading Lamps, Panoramic Sunroof (RO5)
  • PANO SPORT PACKAGE -inc: Gloss Black Side Sills, Wheels: 7.5J x 18″ Alloy w/Chrome Finish, Larger Front Brakes, Tires: P235/45R18 (WE5)
  • 18″ ALLOY WHEELS PACKAGE -inc: Wheels: 7.5J x 18″ Alloy w/Chrome Finish, Tires: P235/45R18, Sport Side Sills (WL5)
  • OPTION GROUP 020 -inc: Pano Sport Package, Gloss Black Side Sills, Wheels: 7.5J x 18″ Alloy w/Chrome Finish, Larger Front Brakes, Tires: P235/45R18 (020)
  • OPTION GROUP 012 (012)
  • OPTION GROUP 015 -inc: Panoramic Sunroof Package, LED Overhead Front & Rear Reading Lamps, Panoramic Sunroof (015)
  • OPTION GROUP 010 -inc: standard equipment (010)
  • WHEELS: 7.5J X 18″ ALLOY W/CHROME FINISH (undefined)
  • WHEELS: 7.5J X 18″ ALLOY W/CHROME FINISH (undefined)
  • TIRES: P235/45R18 (undefined)
  • WHEEL LOCKS (WL)
  • REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (BA)
  • MUD GUARDS (MUG)
  • DOOR SILL APPLIQUE (DSA)
  • REMOTE START (KEY START) (RS)
  • CARPETED FLOOR MATS (CF)
  • CARGO MAT (CA)
  • CARGO HOOK (CH1)
  • CARGO NET (CN)
  • CARGO TRAY (CT)
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 – 6
  • Trans Description Cont. – Automatic w/OD
  • Trans Description Cont. Again –
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) – 4.21
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) – 2.64
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.80
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.39
  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.00
  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) – 0.77
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) – 3.38
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) – 2.88
  • Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) –
  • 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 – 3362 lbs
  • Fuel Economy Est-Combined – 26 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est – City – 23 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy – 32 MPG
  • Engine Order Code –
  • Engine Type – Regular Unleaded I-4
  • Displacement – 2.4 L/144
  • Fuel System – Gasoline Direct Injection
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM – 185 @ 6000
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM – 178 @ 4000
  • Engine Displacement Units – 2.4 undefined, 2.4 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) – 150
  • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year – 6.8
  • 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 – P235/45VR18 (-NONTR), P215/55VR17
  • Rear Tire Size – P235/45VR18 (-NONTR), P215/55VR17
  • Spare Tire Size –
  • Front Wheel Size – 18 X 7.5 in (-NONWL-F,-NONWL-R), 17 X 6.5 in
  • Rear Wheel Size – 18 X 7.5 in (-NONWL-F,-NONWL-R), 17 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, 12.6 in (WE5)
  • 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 – 63.1 in
  • Track Width, Rear – 63.4 in
  • Min Ground Clearance – 5.3 in
  • Trunk Volume – 15.9 ft³