Kia Optima I

Key specs

Kia Optima Sedan 2000, 2002

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?9.2 l/100 km
How fast is the car?214 km/h
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
How much power?169 Hp, 230 Nm
What is the engine size?2.5 l
2493 cm3
How many cylinders?6, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4745 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1815 mm
What is the curb weigh?1480 kg
What is the gross weigh?1840 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?479 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

2000-2002 Kia Optima I 2.5 V6 (169 Hp) Specs 2000, 2001, 2002

General information
Brand Kia
Model Optima
Generation Optima
Modification (Engine) 2.5 V6 (169 Hp)
Start of production 2000
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.6 l/100 km 17.3 US mpg
20.77 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.7 l/100 km 35.11 US mpg
42.16 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.5 sec
Maximum speed214 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio8.8 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 169 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 67.8 Hp/l
Torque 230 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine displacement2493 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore84 mm
Piston Stroke75 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity4.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1480 kg
Max. weight 1840 kg
Max load 360 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 479 l
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
Dimensions
Length 4745 mm
Width 1815 mm
Height 1420 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/70 R14; 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size R14; R15