2004 Kia Optima EX V6 Auto
The 2004 Kia Optima EX V6 Auto is a 170-hp V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,495 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 170 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 181 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Optima measures 185.9 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,279 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,495 ($33,541 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $20,035 ($34,470 *) |
| Destination Charge | $540 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.7 x 75 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | 205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | 205/55R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,279 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars