The Kia Optima headroom in the first row is a minimum of 39 inches and a maximum of 40 inches.
The Kia Optima has a minimum of 37.6 inches and a maximum of 38 inches of headroom in the second row.
Check out the Headroom specifications for other makes and models.
2020 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2020 Kia Optima headroom is 39.8 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2020 Kia Optima is 37.8 inches.
2020 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
2020 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Premium Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| SE |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
2020 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX Premium DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
2020 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
2020 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Premium Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| SE |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
2020 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX Premium DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
2019 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2019 Kia Optima headroom is 39.8 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2019 Kia Optima is 37.8 inches.
2019 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
2019 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
2019 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
2019 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
2019 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
2019 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
2018 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2018 Kia Optima headroom is 39.8 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2018 Kia Optima is 37.8 inches.
2018 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| Premium Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
2018 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
2018 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| Premium Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
2018 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2017 Kia Optima headroom is 39.8 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2017 Kia Optima is 37.8 inches.
2017 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
2017 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
2017 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
2017 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2016 Kia Optima headroom is between 39.8 inches and 40 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2016 Kia Optima is between 37.8 inches and 37.6 inches.
2016 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| SXL Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
2016 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
37.8 in. |
2016 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| SXL Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
2016 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96 cm. |
2015 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2015 Kia Optima headroom is 40 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2015 Kia Optima is 37.6 inches.
2015 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
2015 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
2015 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
2015 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
2014 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2014 Kia Optima headroom is 40 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2014 Kia Optima is 37.6 inches.
2014 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
2014 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
2014 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
2014 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
2013 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2013 Kia Optima headroom is 40 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2013 Kia Optima is 37.6 inches.
2013 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
2013 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
2012 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2012 Kia Optima headroom is 40 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2012 Kia Optima is 37.6 inches.
2012 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
2012 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
2011 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2011 Kia Optima headroom is 40 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2011 Kia Optima is 37.6 inches.
2011 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
40 in. |
37.6 in. |
2011 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
101.6 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
2010 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2010 Kia Optima headroom is 39.8 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2010 Kia Optima is 38 inches.
2010 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| SX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
2010 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| SX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
2009 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2009 Kia Optima headroom is 39.8 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2009 Kia Optima is 38 inches.
2009 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| SX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
2009 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| SX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
2008 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2008 Kia Optima headroom is 39.8 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2008 Kia Optima is 38 inches.
2008 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
2008 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
2007 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2007 Kia Optima headroom is 39.8 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2007 Kia Optima is 38 inches.
2007 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
2007 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
2006 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2006 Kia Optima headroom is between 39 inches and 39.8 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2006 Kia Optima is between 37.6 inches and 38 inches.
2006 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
2006 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39.8 in. |
38 in. |
2006 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
2006 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
101.1 cm. |
96.5 cm. |
2005 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2005 Kia Optima headroom is 39 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2005 Kia Optima is 37.6 inches.
2005 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
2005 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
2004 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2004 Kia Optima headroom is 39 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2004 Kia Optima is 37.6 inches.
2004 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
2004 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
2003 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2003 Kia Optima headroom is 39 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2003 Kia Optima is 37.6 inches.
2003 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| SE Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
2003 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| SE Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
2002 Kia Optima Headroom
In the first row, the 2002 Kia Optima headroom is 39 inches.
The second row headroom of the 2002 Kia Optima is 37.6 inches.
2002 Kia Optima Headroom (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| SE Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
39 in. |
37.6 in. |
2002 Kia Optima Headroom (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Front Row Headroom |
Second Row Headroom |
| SE Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
99.1 cm. |
95.5 cm. |
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