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2009 Kia Optima Specifications
| Optima | Optima | Optima | |
| General | |||
| Driven Wheels | FWD | ||
| Chassis Type | Unitized Body/Frame | ||
| Engine | |||
| Powertrain | Internal Combustion | ||
| Position | Front | ||
| Configuration | I | V | |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | ||
| Displacement (cc) | 2359 | 2656 | |
| Max. Power (bhp) | 175 | 194 | |
| Max. Power @RPM | 6000 | ||
| Max. Torque (lbft) | 169 | 184 | |
| Max. Torque @RPM | 4000 | 4500 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic | |
| # Gears (excl Rev) | 5 | ||
| Steering | |||
| Steering Type | Rack-and-Pinion | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Type - Front Suspension | MacPherson strut/lower arm | ||
| Type - Rear Suspension | Multilink | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Type - Front Brakes | Vented Disc | ||
| Type - Rear Brakes | Disc | ||
| Wheels/Tires | |||
| Tire Size F/R | 205/60R16 | ||
| Vehicle Dimensions | |||
| Curb Weight (lb) | 3157 | 3197 | 3294 |
| Front Track (in) | 61.5 | ||
| Rear Track (in) | 61.1 | ||
| Height (in) | 58.3 | ||
| Length (in) | 189.0 | ||
| Wheelbase (in) | 107.1 | ||
| Width (in) | 71.1 | ||
| Interior Specs | |||
| Head Rm F (in) | 39.8 | ||
| Head Rm 2nd (in) | 38.0 | ||
| Shlder Rm F (in) | 57.1 | ||
| Shlder Rm 2nd (in) | 56.3 | ||
| Hip Room F (in) | 54.5 | ||
| Hip Room 2nd (in) | 54.7 | ||
| Leg Room F (in) | 43.7 | ||
| Leg Room 2nd (in) | 37.8 | ||
| Seating Positions F | 2 | ||
| Seating Positions 2nd | 3 | ||
| Cargo Volume (cu ft) | 15.0 | ||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| EPA City (mpg) | 22 | 20 | |
| EPA Hwy (mpg) | 32 | 28 | |
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