Kia Optima / K5 IV (JF)
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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%
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
Variants shown:
1.6 CRDi
1.6 CRDi DCT
1.6 T-GDI DCT
1.7 CRDi
1.7 CRDi DCT
2.0 CVVL
2.0 CVVL AT
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 PHEV
2.0 T-GDI AT
2.4 GDI AT
GT AT
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Variants | 1.6 CRDi | 1.6 CRDi DCT | 1.6 T-GDI DCT | ||||||
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Capacity | |||||||||
Cargo Capacity | 510 L / 18.0 cu-ft | 510 L / 18.0 cu-ft | 450 L / 15.9 cu-ft | ||||||
Coolant Capacity | 6.7 L / 7.1 qt | ||||||||
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.1 L / 4.3 qt | ||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 70.0 L / 18.5 gal | ||||||||
Passengers | 5 | ||||||||
Payload | 480 kg / 1058 lbs | 475 kg / 1047 lbs | |||||||
Chassis | |||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | ||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Disc | ||||||||
Power Steering | Electric Steering | ||||||||
Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | ||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | ||||||||
Tire Size | 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18 | 235/45 R18 | 215/55 R17 | ||||||
Turning Circle | 10.9 m / 35.8 ft | ||||||||
Construction | |||||||||
Battery | Capacity | 1.8 kWh (gross) | ||||||||
Battery | Type | Lithium-polymer | ||||||||
Battery | Voltage | 360.0 V | ||||||||
Body Style | 4-door Sedan | ||||||||
Dimensions | |||||||||
Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in | ||||||||
Size | Height | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1466 mm / 57.7 in | ||||||
Size | Length | 4855 mm / 191.1 in | 4855 mm / 191.1 in | 4854 mm / 191.1 in | ||||||
Size | Width | 1860 mm / 73.2 in | 1860 mm / 73.2 in | 1859 mm / 73.2 in | ||||||
Track Width | Front | 1597.0 mm / 62.9 in | 1597.0 mm / 62.9 in | 1603.0 mm / 63.1 in | ||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1604.0 mm / 63.1 in | 1604.0 mm / 63.1 in | 1610.0 mm / 63.4 in | ||||||
Weight | 1590.0 kg / 3505.4 lbs | 1605.0 kg / 3538.4 lbs | 1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs | ||||||
Wheel Size | 17 in, 18 in | 18 in | 7.0J x 17 | ||||||
Wheelbase | 2805 mm / 110.4 in | 2805 mm / 110.4 in | 2804 mm / 110.4 in | ||||||
Performance | |||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 10.0 sec | ||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 9.5 sec | ||||||||
CO2 Emission | 117 ~ 118 g/km | 117 g/km | |||||||
Coefficient Of Drag | 0.27 | ||||||||
Electric Range | 54.0 km / 33.6 mi | ||||||||
Fuel Economy | 4.5 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) | ||||||
Top Speed | 196.0 km/h / 121.8 mph | 195.0 km/h / 121.2 mph | |||||||
Towing Capacity | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||
Powertrain | |||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | ||||||||
Emission Standard | Euro 6d-TEMP | Euro 6d-TEMP | |||||||
Engine | Bore | 77.2 mm / 3.0 in | 77.2 mm / 3.0 in | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | ||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 15.7:1 | 15.7:1 | 10.0:1 | ||||||
Engine | Displacement | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.1 cu-in / 1591.0 cc | ||||||
Engine | Power | 134.0 hp / 99.9 kW @ 4000 rpm | 134.0 hp / 99.9 kW @ 4000 rpm | 178.0 hp / 132.7 kW @ 5500 rpm | ||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 83.9 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 83.9 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 111.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | ||||||
Engine | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 85.4 mm / 3.4 in | ||||||
Engine | Torque | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 2000-2500 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 2000-2500 rpm | 264 Nm / 194.7 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm | ||||||
Engine | Type | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||
Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | 7-speed | 7-speed | ||||||
Transmission | Type | Manual | Double clutch transmission (DCT) | Double clutch transmission (DCT) | ||||||
Production | |||||||||
Availability | 2018 ~ 2020 |
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