2009 Kia Optima EX V6 Auto
The 2009 Kia Optima EX V6 Auto is a 194-hp V6 with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,695 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 194 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Optima measures 189.0 inches long on a 107.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,695 ($32,871 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $22,370 ($33,894 *) |
| Destination Charge | $675 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Mu G6EA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 194 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 4500 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 | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 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 |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars