2012 Kia Optima EX Auto
The 2012 Kia Optima EX Auto is a 200-hp inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,200 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Optima measures 190.7 inches long on a 110.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,223 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,200 ($32,840 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $23,950 ($33,901 *) |
| Destination Charge | $750 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 200 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.0 x 97.0 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in |
| Tires Front | 215/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | 215/50R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.7 in |
| Width | 72 in |
| Height | 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110 in |
| Front Track | 62.8 in |
| Rear Track | 62.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,223 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 45.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars