Kia Optima / K5 III (TF) Sedan (2010-2013)

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Product Overview

Kia Optima / K5 III (code TF) is an affordable mid-size sedan in production from 2010 to 2013, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 2.0 to 2.4 liters.
With this generation, Kia made tremendous improvements in the design, engineering, and build quality of the Optima (also called K5 in select markets). Even though the V6 options disappeared, Kia managed to squeeze out more power from the I4s, with direct injected and turbocharged options on offer, too. The transmissions are also upgraded to 6-speed.
Kia has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. The Optima 3 also comes with a high towing capacity.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 44% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Much improved exterior styling
  • Upgraded transmissions
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

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Specifications

2.02.0 AT2.0T AT2.42.4 AT2.4 GDI 194hp AT2.4 GDI 201hp AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity436 L / 15.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload576 kg / 1270 lbs563 kg / 1241 lbs547 kg / 1206 lbs552 kg / 1217 lbs544 kg / 1199 lbs568 kg / 1252 lbs554 kg / 1221 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size205/65 R16205/65 R16215/55 R17205/65 R16205/65 R16215/55 R17225/45 R18
Turning Circle10.9 m / 35.8 ft10.9 m / 35.8 ft11.8 m / 38.7 ft10.9 m / 35.8 ft10.9 m / 35.8 ft10.9 m / 35.8 ft10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1455 mm / 57.3 in
Size | Length4845 mm / 190.7 in
Size | Width1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front1601.0 mm / 63.0 in1601.0 mm / 63.0 in1595.0 mm / 62.8 in1601.0 mm / 63.0 in1601.0 mm / 63.0 in1595.0 mm / 62.8 in1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
Track Width | Rear1601.0 mm / 63.0 in1601.0 mm / 63.0 in1595.0 mm / 62.8 in1601.0 mm / 63.0 in1601.0 mm / 63.0 in1595.0 mm / 62.8 in1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
Weight1404.0 kg / 3095.3 lbs1417.0 kg / 3124.0 lbs1433.0 kg / 3159.2 lbs1428.0 kg / 3148.2 lbs1436.0 kg / 3165.8 lbs1462.0 kg / 3223.2 lbs1476.0 kg / 3254.0 lbs
Wheel Size6.5J x 166.5J x 166.5J x 176J x 166J x 166.5J x 177.5J x 18
Wheelbase2795 mm / 110.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.8 sec10.9 sec9.1 sec9.5 sec9.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.3 sec10.4 sec8.6 sec9.0 sec8.6 sec
CO2 Emission188 g/km180 g/km185 g/km192 g/km192 g/km189 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.285
Fuel Economy7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined)7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined)9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (combined) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban)8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined)8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined)8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (combined)7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph202.0 km/h / 125.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph
Towing Capacity650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
Engine | Bore86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:110.5:19.5:110.5:110.5:111.3:111.3:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.4 L / 144.0 cu-in / 2359.0 cc2.4 L / 144.0 cu-in / 2359.0 cc2.4 L / 144.0 cu-in / 2359.0 cc2.4 L / 144.0 cu-in / 2359.0 cc
Engine | Power165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6200 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6200 rpm278.0 hp / 207.3 kW @ 6000 rpm180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 6000 rpm180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 6000 rpm194.0 hp / 144.7 kW @ 6300 rpm201.0 hp / 149.9 kW @ 6300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in139.1 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in76.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in76.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in82.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in85.2 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in97.0 mm / 3.8 in97.0 mm / 3.8 in97.0 mm / 3.8 in97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Torque198 Nm / 146.0 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm198 Nm / 146.0 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm365 Nm / 269.2 lb-ft @ 1750-4500 rpm231 Nm / 170.4 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm231 Nm / 170.4 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2011 ~ 20112011 ~ 20112010 ~ 20132011 ~ 20112011 ~ 20112010 ~ 20132011 ~ 2013

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