Compare Kia Optima 3 vs Kia Optima 2
Variants
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0T AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.4 GDI 194hp AT
2.4 GDI 201hp AT
2.0
2.0 CRDi
2.7 AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
436 L / 15.4 cu-ft
496 L / 17.5 cu-ft ~ 816 L / 28.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/60 R16
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1455 mm / 57.3 in
1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length
4845 mm / 190.7 in
4735 mm / 186.4 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1805 mm / 71.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheelbase
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2720 mm / 107.1 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.285
Towing Capacity
650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
D4EA
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Production
Availability
2005 ~ 2008
Reviews
Neofiliac score
44%
37%
Pros
- Much improved exterior styling
- Upgraded transmissions
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Good towing capacity
- More modern design
Cons
- Bad 0-100kph time
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Horrible 0-100kph time
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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