2008 Kia Optima

$16,755 - $20,900Starting MSRP

Model Highlights

Transmission

Automatic w/ODSportmatic shifter

Body Type

Sedan

Seatings

5 Seats

Overview

The 2008 Kia Optima's base engine is a 2.4L four-cylinder engine with CVVT variable valve timing, making 162 horsepower. The optional 2.7L V6 also incorporates variable valve timing and produces 185 horsepower. The base LX model with the...

What’s new in the 2008 model?

Changes for the 2008 Kia Optima are minimal. The audio system no longer has a cassette player and instead comes with an iPod input jack. The EX tri...

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Specs

EPA Classification: Midsize

Engine Order Code:

Engine Type: Gas V6

Displacement: 2.7L/163

Fuel System: - TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 185 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 182 @ 4000

Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code:

Trans Type: 5

Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again: Sportmatic shifter

First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.79

Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.42

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.03

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.73

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.81

Clutch Size (in):

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.31

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 28

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 7.3

Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3287

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

Suspension Type - Front: Independent

Suspension Type - Rear: Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -

Brake Type: Pwr

Brake ABS System:

Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.0 x - TBD -

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.3 x - TBD -

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: P205/60R16

Rear Tire Size: P205/60R16

Spare Tire Size: - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -

Front Wheel Material: Alloy

Rear Wheel Material: Alloy

Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -

Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.86

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.5

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 16.4

Wheelbase (in): 107.1

Length, Overall (in): 186.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.1

Height, Overall (in): 58.3

Track Width, Front (in): 61.5

Track Width, Rear (in): 61.1

Min Ground Clearance (in): 6.3

Liftover Height (in): - TBD -

Trunk Volume (ft³): 14.8

Passenger Capacity: 5

Passenger Volume (ft³): 104.2

Front Head Room (in): 39.8

Front Leg Room (in): 43.7

Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.1

Front Hip Room (in): 54.5

Second Head Room (in): 38.0

Second Leg Room (in): 37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.3

Second Hip Room (in): 54.7

Vehicle Name: Kia Optima

Body Style: 4dr Sedan

Pricing

This model has 5 different trims.

MSRP

$20,900

Invoice

$19,350

Description

2.7L/163, 185 @ 6000, Automatic w/ODSportmatic shifter

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Fuel Economy

This model has 5 different trims.

City

20 MPG

Hwy

28 MPG

Combined

undefined MPG

Description

2.7L/163, 185 @ 6000, Automatic w/ODSportmatic shifter

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