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2011 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan 2.0T Auto

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 4dr Sedan, Midsize
20 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4dr Sedan

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Midsize

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

104.2

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3294

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

2.7L/162

Fuel System:

MPFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

194 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

184 @ 4500

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Independent

Front Tire Size:

P215/50R17

Rear Tire Size:

P215/50R17

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material:

Alloy

Rear Wheel Material:

Alloy

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.3 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

16.4

Wheelbase (in):

107.1

Length, Overall (in):

189.0

Trunk Volume (ft³):

15.0

Advanced Technical Data

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Sportmatic shifter

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.79

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.42

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.03

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.73

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.77

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.31

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

7.2

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

110

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

8.8

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Multi-Link

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

35.5

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.0 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

39.8

Front Leg Room (in):

43.7

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.1

Front Hip Room (in):

54.5

Second Head Room (in):

38.0

Second Leg Room (in):

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in):

56.3

Second Hip Room (in):

54.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

71.1

Height, Overall (in):

58.3

Track Width, Front (in):

61.5

Track Width, Rear (in):

61.1

Min Ground Clearance (in):

6.3

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