1. Home
  2. Brand
  3. Kia
  4. Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic 2003
Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic 2003
Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic 2003
Compare

General information

Name

Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic 2003

Brand

Kia
Model

Optima
Generation

Optima I (facelift 2003)
Year of production

2003

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

LX 2.7 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic

Power

172 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

245 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
172 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
64.8 Hp/l
Torque
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
2656 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
86.7 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1487 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

65 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

385 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4719 mm

Width (mm)

1815 mm

Height (mm)

1410 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2700 mm

Front track (mm)

1540 mm

Rear track (mm)

1520 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.4 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/60 R15

Rear tires size

205/60 R15

Wheel rims size

R15

Technology and Operation