2008 Kia Optima LX 5MT
The 2008 Kia Optima LX 5MT is a 162-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,355 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 162 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 164 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Optima measures 186.4 inches long on a 107.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,355 ($24,688 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $16,995 ($25,654 *) |
| Destination Charge | $640 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Theta G4KC 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 162 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 164 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve with CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.0 x 97.0 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | 205/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | 205/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Front Track | 61.5 in |
| Rear Track | 61.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars