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Kia Optima Horsepower & Torque (2002 - 2020): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2023-04-01

The Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 138 to 274 horsepower as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

The Kia Optima torque ranges from 147 to 276 lb-ft depending on the model and trim.

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2020 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2020 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 178 hp to 245 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2020 Kia Optima torque ranges from 178 lb-ft to 276 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2020 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
EX Sedan 2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 202 hp @ 6,000 rpm 276 ft-lbs @ 2,330 rpm
EX Sedan 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,000 rpm 271 ft-lbs @ 1,770 rpm
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm
SE Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
S Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
2020 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
EX Premium Sedan 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 178 hp @ 5,500 rpm 195 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
EX Sedan 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 178 hp @ 5,500 rpm 195 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
EX 2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 202 hp @ 6,000 rpm 276 ft-lbs @ 2,330 rpm
EX 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,000 rpm 271 ft-lbs @ 1,770 rpm
SX 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm
SE 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
2020 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
S 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
EX Premium DCT 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 178 hp @ 5,500 rpm 195 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
EX DCT 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 178 hp @ 5,500 rpm 195 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm

2019 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2019 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 178 hp to 245 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2019 Kia Optima torque ranges from 178 lb-ft to 276 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2019 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
EX Sedan 2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 202 hp @ 6,000 rpm 276 ft-lbs @ 2,330 rpm
EX Sedan 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,000 rpm 271 ft-lbs @ 1,770 rpm
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm
S Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
2019 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
EX Sedan 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 178 hp @ 5,500 rpm 195 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
EX 2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 202 hp @ 6,000 rpm 276 ft-lbs @ 2,330 rpm
EX 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,000 rpm 271 ft-lbs @ 1,770 rpm
SX 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm
S 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
2019 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
EX DCT 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 178 hp @ 5,500 rpm 195 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm

2018 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2018 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 178 hp to 245 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2018 Kia Optima torque ranges from 178 lb-ft to 276 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2018 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
EX Sedan 2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 202 hp @ 6,000 rpm 276 ft-lbs @ 2,330 rpm
Premium Sedan 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,000 rpm 271 ft-lbs @ 1,770 rpm
EX Sedan 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,000 rpm 271 ft-lbs @ 1,770 rpm
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm
S Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
2018 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
LX Sedan 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 178 hp @ 5,500 rpm 195 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
2017 Kia Optima
2017 Kia Optima

2017 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2017 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 178 hp to 245 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2017 Kia Optima torque ranges from 178 lb-ft to 276 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2017 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
EX Sedan 2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 202 hp @ 6,000 rpm 276 ft-lbs @ 2,330 rpm
Sedan 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,000 rpm 271 ft-lbs @ 1,770 rpm
EX Sedan 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,000 rpm 271 ft-lbs @ 1,770 rpm
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm
LX Sedan 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 178 hp @ 5,500 rpm 195 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
2017 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
2016 Kia Optima
2016 Kia Optima

2016 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2016 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 178 hp to 245 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2016 Kia Optima torque ranges from 178 lb-ft to 260 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2016 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
LX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 199 hp @ 5,500 rpm 235 ft-lbs @ 1,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 199 hp @ 5,500 rpm 235 ft-lbs @ 1,000 rpm
SXL Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 ft-lbs @ 1,350 rpm
LX Sedan 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD 178 hp @ 5,500 rpm 195 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
2016 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 178 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

2015 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2015 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 192 hp to 274 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2015 Kia Optima torque ranges from 181 lb-ft to 269 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2015 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
LX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 199 hp @ 5,500 rpm 235 ft-lbs @ 1,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 199 hp @ 5,500 rpm 235 ft-lbs @ 1,000 rpm
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm 269 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm 269 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm
SX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,300 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,300 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
2015 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,300 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

2014 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2014 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 192 hp to 274 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2014 Kia Optima torque ranges from 181 lb-ft to 269 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2014 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
LX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 199 hp @ 5,500 rpm 235 ft-lbs @ 1,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 199 hp @ 5,500 rpm 235 ft-lbs @ 1,000 rpm
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm 269 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm 269 ft-lbs @ 1,650 rpm
SX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,300 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,300 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
2014 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 192 hp @ 6,300 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

2013 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2013 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 199 hp to 274 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2013 Kia Optima torque ranges from 186 lb-ft to 269 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2013 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 199 hp 235 ft-lbs
EX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 199 hp 235 ft-lbs
SX Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm 269 ft-lbs
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm 269 ft-lbs
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm 186 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm 186 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

2012 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2012 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 200 hp to 274 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2012 Kia Optima torque ranges from 186 lb-ft to 269 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2012 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
SX Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm 269 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm 269 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm 186 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 206 hp 195 ft-lbs
EX Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm 269 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm 186 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

2011 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2011 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 200 hp to 274 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2011 Kia Optima torque ranges from 186 lb-ft to 269 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2011 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
SX Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm 269 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm 186 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 206 hp 195 ft-lbs
EX Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm 269 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm 186 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

2010 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2010 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 175 hp to 194 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2010 Kia Optima torque ranges from 169 lb-ft to 184 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2010 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
SX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 194 hp @ 6,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 194 hp @ 6,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm
SX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm 169 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm 169 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm 169 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

2009 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2009 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 175 hp to 194 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2009 Kia Optima torque ranges from 169 lb-ft to 184 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2009 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
SX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 194 hp @ 6,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 194 hp @ 6,000 rpm 184 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm
SX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm 169 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm 169 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm 169 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

2008 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2008 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 162 hp to 185 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2008 Kia Optima torque ranges from 164 lb-ft to 182 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2008 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 182 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 182 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 162 hp @ 5,800 rpm 164 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 162 hp @ 5,800 rpm 164 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

2007 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2007 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 162 hp to 185 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2007 Kia Optima torque ranges from 164 lb-ft to 182 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2007 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 182 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 182 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 162 hp @ 5,800 rpm 164 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 162 hp @ 5,800 rpm 164 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

2006 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2006 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 138 hp to 185 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2006 Kia Optima torque ranges from 147 lb-ft to 182 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2006 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 138 hp @ 5,500 rpm 147 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 138 hp @ 5,500 rpm 147 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 182 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm 182 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
2006 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 161 hp @ 5,800 rpm 163 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 161 hp @ 5,800 rpm 163 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

2005 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2005 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 138 hp to 170 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2005 Kia Optima torque ranges from 147 lb-ft to 181 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2005 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 138 hp @ 5,500 rpm 147 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD 138 hp @ 5,500 rpm 147 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm

2004 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2004 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 138 hp to 170 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2004 Kia Optima torque ranges from 147 lb-ft to 181 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2004 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 138 hp @ 5,500 rpm 147 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 138 hp @ 5,500 rpm 147 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm

2003 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2003 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 138 hp to 170 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2003 Kia Optima torque ranges from 147 lb-ft to 181 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2003 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
SE Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
SE Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 138 hp @ 5,500 rpm 147 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD 138 hp @ 5,500 rpm 147 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm

2002 Kia Optima Horsepower

The 2002 Kia Optima horsepower ranges from 149 hp to 178 hp depending on the trim and drivetrain.

The 2002 Kia Optima torque ranges from 159 lb-ft to 181 lb-ft depending on the trim and drivetrain.

2002 Kia Optima Horsepower And Torque
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
SE Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 178 hp @ 6,000 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD 178 hp @ 6,000 rpm 181 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
SE Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD 149 hp @ 6,000 rpm 159 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD 149 hp @ 6,000 rpm 159 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm
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Colors

Battery Size

Belt or Chain

Oil Capacity

Wiper Size

Internal Dimensions

Cargo Space

Headroom

Legroom

Seating Capacity

External Dimensions

Ground Clearance

Length x Width x Height

Weight

Handling Data

Turning Radius

Steering Wheel Size

Tire Size

Financial Data

Depreciation

Fuel Efficiency

Gas Mileage

Gas Tank Size