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Kia Optima (US) 1.6L 7AT AWD (178 HP)

Kia Optima (US) · 2018 - 2020 · Petrol

The Kia Optima (US) 1.6L 7AT AWD (178 HP) produces 178 hp and 264 Nm.

Power
178 hp
Torque
264 Nm
0–100
Top speed

Engine

Power 178 hp
Power (kW) 131 kW
Torque 264 Nm
Displacement 1,591 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Direct Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 70 l

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 7.6 l/100 km
City consumption 8.7 l/100 km
Highway consumption 6.4 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 7-Automatic Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,854 mm
Width 1,859 mm
Height 1,466 mm
Wheelbase 2,804 mm
Ground clearance 135 mm
Cargo volume 450 l
Unladen weight 1,490 kg
Tyre size 215/55R17
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Kia Optima (US) 1.6L 7AT AWD (178 HP) compared with 5,858 trims of other cars from the 2015–2021 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 178 hp 233 hp
better than 46%
Torque 264 Nm 370 Nm
better than 33%
Combined consumption 7.6 l/100 km 6.7 l/100 km
better than 27%
Cargo volume 450 l 499 l
better than 45%
Unladen weight 1,490 kg 1,624 kg
better than 60%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: top speed, acceleration 0–100 km/h and co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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Trims and engine versions — Kia Optima (US)

Trims and engine versions — Kia Optima (US)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.4L 6AT AWD (185 HP) Petrol 185 hp 241 Nm 8.7 l/100 km
2.0L 6AT AWD (245 HP) Petrol 245 hp 353 Nm 9.8 l/100 km