2019 Kia Optima SX Turbo
The 2019 Kia Optima SX Turbo is a 245-hp turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $31,990 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 245 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque at 1350-4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Optima measures 191.1 inches long on a 110.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,558 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $31,990 |
| MSRP with Destination | $32,915 |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Theta II G4KH 2.0L turbocharged GDI DOHC inline-4 |
| Horsepower | 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 1350-4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 86.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.766 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.946 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.917 |
| 4th Gear | 1.42 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.772 |
| Reverse | 3.393 |
| Final Drive | 2.885 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Turning Diameter | 35.8 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in |
| Tires Front | P235/45R18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/45R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in |
| Front Track | 63.1 in |
| Rear Track | 63.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,558 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 45.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56 in |