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2012 Kia Optima
2012 Kia Optima
| OVERVIEW | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 | 26 | 28 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Basic Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas |
| Total Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| COLORS | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Colors | | | |
| Interior Colors | | | |
| Safety | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 front headrests | true | true | true |
| 2 rear headrests | true | true | true |
| child seat anchors | true | true | true |
| dual front side-mounted airbags | true | true | true |
| electronic brakeforce distribution | true | true | true |
| front and rear head airbags | true | true | true |
| front fog/driving lights | true | true | true |
| front seatbelt pretensioners | true | true | true |
| remote anti-theft alarm system | true | true | false |
| stability control | true | true | true |
| tire pressure monitoring | true | true | true |
| traction control | true | true | true |
| 4-wheel ABS | true | true | true |
| Emergency braking assist | true | true | true |
| Emergency interior trunk release | true | true | true |
| Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | true | true | true |
| Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system | true | true | true |
| Rear center 3-point belt | true | true | true |
| Rear door child safety locks | true | true | true |
| Rear height adjustable headrests | true | true | true |
| Turn signal mirrors | true | true | true |
| Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes | true | true | true |
| self-leveling headlights | false | true | false |
| xenon high intensity discharge headlamp | false | true | false |
| Comfort & Convenience | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| cruise control | true | true | false |
| front and rear cupholders | true | true | true |
| front and rear door pockets | true | true | true |
| front seatback storage | true | true | true |
| keyless ignition | true | true | false |
| overhead console with storage | true | true | true |
| power steering | true | true | true |
| remote trunk release | true | true | true |
| tilt and telescopic steering wheel | true | true | true |
| universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) | true | true | false |
| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | true | false | false |
| cooled storage compartment | true | true | true |
| electrochromatic inside rearview mirror | true | true | true |
| front and rear reading lights | true | true | false |
| interior air filtration | true | true | false |
| leather steering wheel | true | true | false |
| leather trim on shift knob | true | true | false |
| simulated wood trim on center console | true | false | false |
| simulated wood trim on doors | true | false | false |
| trunk light | true | true | true |
| turn signal in mirrors | true | true | true |
| Climate control | true | true | false |
| Rear floor mats | true | true | false |
| retained accessory power | false | true | false |
| Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel | false | true | false |
| simulated carbon fiber trim on center console | false | true | false |
| simulated carbon fiber trim on doors | false | true | false |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | false | false | true |
| front reading lights | false | false | true |
| Air conditioning | false | false | true |
| Fuel & MPG | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 | 26 | 28 |
| EPA mileage est. (city/hwy) | 24/35 mpg | 22/34 mpg | 24/35 mpg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| range in miles (city/hwy) | 444.0/647.5 mi. | 407.0/629.0 mi. | 444.0/647.5 mi. |
| Engine | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| direct injection | true | true | true |
| Base engine size | 2.4 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L |
| Base engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 6300 rpm | 274 hp @ 6000 rpm | 200 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| Torque | 186 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm | 269 ft-lbs. @ 1750 rpm | 186 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm |
| Valve timing | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Measurements | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 15.4 cu.ft. | 15.4 cu.ft. | 15.4 cu.ft. |
| Curb weight | 3223 lbs. | 3385 lbs. | 3230 lbs. |
| EPA interior volume | 117.6 cu.ft. | 117.6 cu.ft. | 117.6 cu.ft. |
| Front track | 63.0 in. | 63.0 in. | 63.0 in. |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. |
| Height | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. |
| Length | 190.7 in. | 190.7 in. | 190.7 in. |
| Rear track | 62.6 in. | 62.6 in. | 62.6 in. |
| wheelbase | 110.0 in. | 110.0 in. | 110.0 in. |
| Width | 72.1 in. | 72.1 in. | 72.1 in. |
| Turning circle | 35.8 ft. | 35.8 ft. | 35.8 ft. |
| Front Seats | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment | true | true | true |
| 8-way power driver seat | true | true | false |
| bucket front seats | true | true | true |
| height-adjustable driver seat | true | true | true |
| leather | true | false | false |
| Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support | true | true | true |
| front headroom | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. |
| front hiproom | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. |
| front legroom | 45.5 in. | 45.5 in. | 45.5 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. |
| leather/cloth | false | true | false |
| 6-way manual driver seat adjustments | false | false | true |
| cloth | false | false | true |
| Rear Seats | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| folding with storage center armrest | true | true | true |
| rear ventilation ducts | true | true | false |
| rear headroom | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| rear hiproom | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. |
| rear legroom | 34.7 in. | 34.7 in. | 34.7 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. |
| Split-folding rear seatback | true | true | true |
| Drive Train | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Power Features | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 one-touch power windows | true | true | false |
| remote keyless power door locks | true | true | false |
| Heated mirrors | true | true | true |
| Power mirrors | true | true | true |
| 1 one-touch power window | false | false | true |
| Instrumentation | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| clock | true | true | true |
| compass | true | true | false |
| low fuel level warning | true | true | true |
| tachometer | true | true | true |
| trip computer | true | true | true |
| Suspension | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacPherson strut front suspension | true | true | true |
| four-wheel independent suspension | true | true | true |
| multi-link rear suspension | true | true | true |
| Front and rear stabilizer bar | true | true | true |
| In-Car Entertainment | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Months of provided satellite radio service | true | true | true |
| 6 total speakers | true | true | true |
| USB connection | true | true | true |
| auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control | true | true | true |
| element antenna | true | true | true |
| satellite radio | true | true | true |
| AM/FM stereo | true | true | true |
| Warranty | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| powertrain | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Hybrid Component | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Roadside | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Rust | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Tires and Wheels | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| alloy wheels | true | true | false |
| inside mounted spare tire | true | true | true |
| temporary spare tire | true | true | true |
| 17 x 6.5-in. wheels | true | false | false |
| all-season tires | true | true | true |
| P215/55R17 tires | true | false | false |
| Steel spare wheel | true | true | true |
| 18 x 6.5-in. wheels | false | true | false |
| P225/45R18 tires | false | true | false |
| full wheel covers | false | false | true |
| steel wheels | false | false | true |
| 16 x 6.5-in. wheels | false | false | true |
| P205/65R16 tires | false | false | true |
| Interior Options | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Tray | true | true | true |
| All Weather Floor Mats | true | true | true |
| Cargo Mat | true | true | true |
| Cargo Net | true | true | true |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Homelink and Compass | false | false | true |
| Carpeted Floor Mats | false | false | true |
| Exterior Options | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Bumper Applique | true | true | true |
| Wheel Locks | true | true | false |
| Packages | EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Package | true | false | false |
| Premium Package | true | true | false |
| Technology and Premium Package | false | true | false |
| Technology and Premium Touring Package | false | true | false |
| Premium Touring Package | false | true | false |
| EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) | LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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