Need Help?
2011 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan 2.4L Auto
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4dr Sedan, Midsize
22 mpg city / 32 mpg hwy
Other Trims
22 mpg city / 32 mpg hwy
Do you own this car?
Estimated Mileage
Miles
Estimated Mileage
Miles
Enter current mileage for most
accurate info about this vehicle
accurate info about this vehicle
Track Your Service Records
Get Recall Alerts
Get Updated Value Estimates on Your Car.
Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
4dr Sedan
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Midsize
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
104.2
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3179
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
32
Engine Type:
Gas I4
Displacement:
2.4L/144
Fuel System:
MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
175 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
169 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Independent
Front Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Rear Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 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):
27
Trans Type:
5
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:
6.9
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
110
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
7.3
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
Tips on Servicing
Car Brakes: How Do You Know When to Change Them?
By Zach Bowman For those who suffer a daily commute through heavy traffic, your vehicle's braking system can bring thousands of pounds of metal, plastic and empty Starbucks cups to a stop hundreds of times before you get to work. It goes without saying that these pieces wear out, but they do so slowly, meaning you may not notice they need attention until ...
Your Local Mechanics
