Specifications Comparison: 2005 Kia Optima vs 2017 Kia Optima

Curb Weight

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
EX	2.4L I4	FWD	3,301 lbs.	138 hp	23.9 lbs/hp
LX	2.4L I4	FWD	3,281 lbs.	138 hp	23.8 lbs/hp
EX	2.7L V6	FWD	3,279 lbs.	170 hp	19.3 lbs/hp
LX	2.7L V6	FWD	3,279 lbs.	170 hp	19.3 lbs/hp

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
EX	2.4L I4	FWD	3,362 lbs.	185 hp	18.2 lbs/hp
LX	2.4L I4	FWD	3,219 lbs.	185 hp	17.4 lbs/hp
LX	1.6L I4	FWD	3,224 lbs.	178 hp	18.1 lbs/hp
SX	2.0L I4	FWD	3,494 lbs.	245 hp	14.3 lbs/hp
SX Limited	2.0L I4	FWD	3,594 lbs.	245 hp	14.7 lbs/hp
EX	Electric 2.0L I4	FWD	3,538 lbs.	192 hp	18.4 lbs/hp
	Electric 2.0L I4	FWD	3,486 lbs.	192 hp	18.2 lbs/hp
EX	Electric 2.0L I4	FWD	3,788 lbs.	202 hp	18.8 lbs/hp