2009 Kia Optima EX Auto
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- Photo: 2009 Kia Optima LX, front left, 10-15-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Kia Lotze MG black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA OPTIMA (MG) MACAU (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA OPTIMA (MG) MACAU by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2009 Kia Optima EX Auto is a 175-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,690 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 175 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 169 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Optima measures 189.0 inches long on a 107.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,690 ($31,348 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,365 ($32,371 *) |
| Destination Charge | $675 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Theta II G4KE 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 169 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve with Dual-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 automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 32 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 | 189 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 | 15 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 | 54.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2009 Kia Optima EX Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Kia OPTIMA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 1, 2013 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
NHTSA campaign 13V114000
116 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Kia OPTIMA
Owner Complaints
116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Kia OPTIMA (5 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 33 |
| Air Bags | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 21 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 KIA OPTIMA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.