Kia Optima / K5 IV (JF) Sedan (2015-2020)

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Product Overview

Kia Optima / K5 (code JF) is a large sedan in production from 2015 to 2020. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.4 liters.
The Gen4 Optima was an evolution from the Gen3 model design-wise. The more notable update was in the addition of 7-speed double-clutch transmissions (DCTs) paired to turbocharged I4s.
Kia has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.25 coefficient of drag to show for it. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality. The Optima IV also comes with a high towing capacity.
Kia also added a PHEV to the powertrain options.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 51% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Addition of DCT
  • Good 0.25 drag coefficient
  • Down to very low 1.6L/100km fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

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Specifications

1.6 CRDi1.6 CRDi DCT1.6 T-GDI DCT1.7 CRDi1.7 CRDi DCT2.0 CVVL2.0 CVVL AT2.0 Hybrid2.0 PHEV2.0 T-GDI AT2.4 GDI ATGT AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity510 L / 18.0 cu-ft510 L / 18.0 cu-ft450 L / 15.9 cu-ft510 L / 18.0 cu-ft510 L / 18.0 cu-ft510 L / 18.0 cu-ft510 L / 18.0 cu-ft380 L / 13.4 cu-ft307 L / 10.8 cu-ft450 L / 15.9 cu-ft450 L / 15.9 cu-ft510 L / 18.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity6.7 L / 7.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.1 L / 4.3 qt
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal70.0 L / 18.5 gal70.0 L / 18.5 gal70.0 L / 18.5 gal70.0 L / 18.5 gal70.0 L / 18.5 gal70.0 L / 18.5 gal60.0 L / 15.9 gal55.0 L / 14.5 gal70.0 L / 18.5 gal70.0 L / 18.5 gal70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload480 kg / 1058 lbs475 kg / 1047 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs550 kg / 1213 lbs545 kg / 1202 lbs550 kg / 1213 lbs425 kg / 937 lbs440 kg / 970 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsDisc, 305 mmVentilated discs, 300 mmVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDisc, 284 mmDisc, 300 mmDiscDiscDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-linkMulti-linkMulti-linkDouble-wishboneDouble-wishboneDouble-wishboneDouble-wishboneMulti-linkMulti-linkMulti-linkMulti-linkMulti-link
Tire Size215/55 R17, 235/45 R18235/45 R18215/55 R17215/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18215/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18215/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18215/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18205/65 R16, 215/55 R17215/55 R17235/45 R18205/65 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18215/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18
Turning Circle10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity1.8 kWh (gross)1.8 kWh (gross)1.8 kWh (gross)1.8 kWh (gross)1.8 kWh (gross)9.8 kWh (gross) | 7.8 kWh (net)
Battery | TypeLithium-polymer
Battery | Voltage360.0 V
Body Style4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door hybrid Sedan4-door plug-in hybrid Sedan4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height1465 mm / 57.7 in1465 mm / 57.7 in1466 mm / 57.7 in1465 mm / 57.7 in1465 mm / 57.7 in1465 mm / 57.7 in1465 mm / 57.7 in1460 mm / 57.5 in1465 mm / 57.7 in1466 mm / 57.7 in1466 mm / 57.7 in1465 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length4855 mm / 191.1 in4855 mm / 191.1 in4854 mm / 191.1 in4855 mm / 191.1 in4855 mm / 191.1 in4855 mm / 191.1 in4855 mm / 191.1 in4855 mm / 191.1 in4855 mm / 191.1 in4854 mm / 191.1 in4854 mm / 191.1 in4855 mm / 191.1 in
Size | Width1860 mm / 73.2 in1860 mm / 73.2 in1859 mm / 73.2 in1860 mm / 73.2 in1860 mm / 73.2 in1860 mm / 73.2 in1860 mm / 73.2 in1860 mm / 73.2 in1860 mm / 73.2 in1859 mm / 73.2 in1859 mm / 73.2 in1860 mm / 73.2 in | 2120 mm / 83.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1597.0 mm / 62.9 in1597.0 mm / 62.9 in1603.0 mm / 63.1 in1607.0 mm / 63.3 in1607.0 mm / 63.3 in1607.0 mm / 63.3 in1607.0 mm / 63.3 in1602.0 mm / 63.1 in1598.0 mm / 62.9 in1603.0 mm / 63.1 in1597.0 mm / 62.9 in
Track Width | Rear1604.0 mm / 63.1 in1604.0 mm / 63.1 in1610.0 mm / 63.4 in1614.0 mm / 63.5 in1614.0 mm / 63.5 in1614.0 mm / 63.5 in1614.0 mm / 63.5 in1609.0 mm / 63.3 in1605.0 mm / 63.2 in1610.0 mm / 63.4 in1608.0 mm / 63.3 in
Weight1590.0 kg / 3505.4 lbs1605.0 kg / 3538.4 lbs1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs1515.0 kg / 3340.0 lbs1530.0 kg / 3373.1 lbs1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs1470.0 kg / 3240.8 lbs1586.0 kg / 3496.5 lbs1705.0 kg / 3758.9 lbs1614.0 kg / 3558.3 lbs1465.0 kg / 3229.8 lbs1580.0 kg / 3483.3 lbs
Wheel Size17 in, 18 in18 in7.0J x 1716 in, 17 in, 18 in16 in, 17 in, 18 in16 in, 17 in, 18 in16 in, 17 in, 18 in16 in, 17 in7J x 177.5J x 186.5J x 16, 7.0J x 17, 7.5J 186.5J x 16, 7.5J x 17, 7.5J x18
Wheelbase2805 mm / 110.4 in2805 mm / 110.4 in2804 mm / 110.4 in2805 mm / 110.4 in2805 mm / 110.4 in2805 mm / 110.4 in2805 mm / 110.4 in2805 mm / 110.4 in2804 mm / 110.4 in2804 mm / 110.4 in2805 mm / 110.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h10.0 sec10.0 sec10.0 sec10.0 sec11.0 sec9.4 sec10.5 sec10.0 sec9.4 sec7.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.5 sec9.5 sec9.5 sec9.5 sec10.5 sec8.9 sec10.0 sec9.5 sec8.9 sec7.0 sec
CO2 Emission117 ~ 118 g/km117 g/km121 ~ 110 g/km116 g/km173 g/km175 g/km37 g/km191 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.270.270.270.270.270.250.270.27
Electric Range54.0 km / 33.6 mi
Fuel Economy4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (combined) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (combined) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway)7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway)4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (combined) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (combined) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway)1.6 L/100km / 147.0 MPG (combined)9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed196.0 km/h / 121.8 mph195.0 km/h / 121.2 mph203.0 km/h / 126.1 mph203.0 km/h / 126.1 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph192.0 km/h / 119.3 mph, 120.0 km/h / 74.6 mph (EV mode)240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph
Towing Capacity1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)700 kg / 1543 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6d-TEMPEuro 6d-TEMPEuro 6 bEuro 6 bEuro 6 bEuro 6 bEuro 6Euro 6
Engine | Bore77.2 mm / 3.0 in77.2 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in77.2 mm / 3.0 in77.2 mm / 3.0 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in88.0 mm / 3.5 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio15.7:115.7:110.0:115.7:115.7:110.3:110.3:113.5:113.5:110.0:111.3:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.1 cu-in / 1591.0 cc1.7 L / 102.8 cu-in / 1685.0 cc1.7 L / 102.8 cu-in / 1685.0 cc2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.4 L / 144.0 cu-in / 2359.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc
Engine | Power134.0 hp / 99.9 kW @ 4000 rpm134.0 hp / 99.9 kW @ 4000 rpm178.0 hp / 132.7 kW @ 5500 rpm141.0 hp / 105.1 kW @ 4000 rpm141.0 hp / 105.1 kW @ 4000 rpm163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 6500 rpm163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 6500 rpm154.0 hp / 114.8 kW @ 6000 rpm + 51.0 hp / 38.0 kW @ 1770-2000 rpm (electric motor)156.0 hp / 116.3 kW @ 6000 rpm + 68.0 hp / 50.7 kW @ 2330-3300 rpm (electric motor)245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 6000 rpm185.0 hp / 138.0 kW @ 6000 rpm245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output83.9 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in83.9 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in111.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in83.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in83.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in78.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in122.6 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in78.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in122.6 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in85.4 mm / 3.4 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in97.0 mm / 3.8 in97.0 mm / 3.8 in97.0 mm / 3.8 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in97.0 mm / 3.8 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 2000-2500 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 2000-2500 rpm264 Nm / 194.7 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm196 Nm / 144.6 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm196 Nm / 144.6 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm + 205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 0-1770 rpm189 Nm / 139.4 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm + 205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 0-2330 rpm353 Nm / 260.4 lb-ft @ 1350-4000 rpm241 Nm / 177.8 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm353 Nm / 260.4 lb-ft @ 1350-4000 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderdirect-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed7-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualDouble clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)ManualDouble clutch transmission (DCT)ManualAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2018 ~ 20202018 ~ 20202018 ~ 20202015 ~ 20182015 ~ 20182015 ~ 20182015 ~ 20182020 ~ 20202016 ~ 20202018 ~ 20202018 ~ 20202016 ~ 2018

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