2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo
The 2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo is a 274-hp turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $35,500 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 274 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Optima measures 190.7 inches long on a 110.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,468 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,500 ($48,681 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $36,325 ($49,813 *) |
| Destination Charge | $825 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4 |
| Horsepower | 274 hp |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 86.0 |
| Injection Type | Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in |
| Tires Front | 225/45R18 |
| Tires Rear | 225/45R18 |
| 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 | 3,468 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