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2018 Kia Optima Hybrid
$25,995 - $30,990Starting MSRP
Aurora Black
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
42 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
Kia has been excellent at building cars that seem more expensive than they are. The Optima has become a surprisingly stylish and appealing entry in the competitive mid-size segment.
Three engine options are offered for 2017: A 178-horsepower...
What’s new in the 2018 model?
The Kia Optima continues to be an attractive and competent entry into the competitive mid-sized sedan segment. For 2018, enhancements on all trims ...
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Exterior
Aurora Black
Gravity Blue
Crimson Red
Snow White Pearl
Specs
EPA Classification: Midsize Cars
Gross Traction Battery Capacity (kWh): 2
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement: 2.0 L/122
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 192 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 271 @ 1770
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.64
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.84
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): 3.32
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 42
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 39
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 46
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3538
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
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 (in): 12
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size: P215/55VR17
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 X 7
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.8
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.9
Wheelbase (in): 110.4
Length, Overall (in): 191.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 73.2
Height, Overall (in): 57.5
Track Width, Front (in): 63.5
Track Width, Rear (in): 63.8
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.1
Trunk Volume (ft³): 13.4
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 39.8
Front Leg Room (in): 45.5
Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.1
Front Hip Room (in): 56
Second Head Room (in): 37.8
Second Leg Room (in): 35.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.4
Second Hip Room (in): 56
Vehicle Name: Kia Optima Hybrid
Body Style: Sedan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 4.2
Pricing
This model has 2 different trims.
MSRP
$30,990
Invoice
$28,867
Description
2.0 L/122, 192 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 2 different trims.
City
39 MPG
Hwy
46 MPG
Combined
42 MPG
Description
2.0 L/122, 192 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
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