2008 Kia Optima Specs
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| Trim | EX | EX V6 | LX | LX V6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original MSRP | $19,495 | $20,500 | $16,355 | $19,445 |
| Invoice | $18,140 | $18,985 | $15,435 | $18,090 |
| Engine | ||||
| 2.4L 162 hp I4 | Std. | - | Std. | - |
| 2.7L 185 hp V6 | - | Std. | - | Std. |
| Horsepower (@rpm) | 162 @ 5800 | 185 @ 6000 | 162 @ 5800 | 185 @ 6000 |
| Torque (@rpm) | 164 @ 4250 | 182 @ 4000 | 164 @ 4250 | 182 @ 4000 |
| Displacement (cc) | 2359 | 2656 | 2359 | 2656 |
| Bore X Stroke | 3.46 X 3.82 | 3.41 X 2.95 | 3.46 X 3.82 | 3.41 X 2.95 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive: | Std. | Std. | Opt. | Std. |
| - City/Highway (mpg) | 21 / 31 | 20 / 28 | 21 / 31 | 20 / 28 |
| - 0-60 (sec) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5-Speed Manual Overdrive: | - | - | Std. | - |
| - City/Highway (mpg) | N/A / N/A | N/A / N/A | 21 / 31 | N/A / N/A |
| - 0-60 (sec) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interior | ||||
| Max. Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Legroom (in) | 43.7 | 43.7 | 43.7 | 43.7 |
| Back Legroom (in) | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Exterior | ||||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 | 107.1 | 107.1 | 107.1 |
| Length (in) | 186.4 | 186.4 | 186.4 | 186.4 |
| Height (in) | 58.3 | 58.3 | 58.3 | 58.3 |
| Amenities | ||||
| Sunroof/Moonroof | Opt. | Opt. | N/A | N/A |
| Air Conditioning | Std. | Std. | Std. | Std. |
| Leather Seats | Std. | Std. | N/A | N/A |
| Power Seats | Driver Std.
Passenger Opt. |
Driver Std.
Passenger Opt. |
Driver N/A
Passenger N/A |
Driver N/A
Passenger N/A |
| Power Windows | Std. | Std. | Std. | Std. |
| Power Door Locks | Std. | Std. | Std. | Std. |
| Navigation | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Stereo | Radio, CD Player | Radio, CD Player | Radio, CD Player | Radio, CD Player |
| Safety | ||||
| Front Airbags | Driver Std.
Passenger Std. |
Driver Std.
Passenger Std. |
Driver Std.
Passenger Std. |
Driver Std.
Passenger Std. |
| Side Airbags | Front Std.
Rear N/A |
Front Std.
Rear N/A |
Front Std.
Rear N/A |
Front Std.
Rear N/A |
| Side Curtain Airbags | Std. | Std. | Std. | Std. |
| ABS Brakes | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. |
| Payload/Towing | ||||
| Trunk/Cargo (cu ft) | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Std/Max. Payload (lb) | N/A / N/A | N/A / N/A | N/A / N/A | N/A / N/A |
| Std/Max. Towing (lb) | N/A / N/A | N/A / N/A | N/A / N/A | N/A / N/A |
| Fuel Capacity | ||||
| Tank Size (gal) | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 |
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