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2008 Optima Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2008 Kia Optima specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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2008 Kia Optima Research

2008 Kia Optima

MSRP Range:$18,150 - $19,845  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 0-Speed Automatic; 4-Speed Manual; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
2,656 cc 2.7 liters V 6 front engine with 86.7 mm bore, 75.0 mm stroke, 10.4 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
16.4 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 13.7
Power: 138 kW , 185 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 182 ft lb , 247 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body side molding
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 186.4, overall width (inches): 71.1, overall height (inches): 58.3, wheelbase (inches): 107.1, front track (inches): 61.5, rear track (inches): 61.1 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.5
Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim alloy look on gearknob, alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
Black paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,287
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Front ashtray
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 14.8
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Full dashboard console with covered storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Cornering lights/curb illumination
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket driver seat with height adjustment, bucket passenger seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.8, rear headroom (inches): 38.0, front hip room (inches): 54.5, rear hip room (inches): 54.7, front leg room (inches): 43.7, rear leg room (inches): 37.8, front shoulder room (inches): 57.1, rear shoulder room (inches): 56.3 and interior volume (cu ft): 104.2
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Six speaker(s) manufacturer's own
Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
 
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