Kia Optima: generations and engines

The Kia Optima has been built since 2000 in 10 generations, with 71 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years2000–present

Generations10

Engine versions71

Power134–278 hp

Body stylesSedan, Station wagon

FuelGasoline, Diesel, Gasoline hybrid

Timeline

Kia Optima generations

2000–2002
Kia Optima I
- Sedan
- Gasoline
12 engine versions 134–181 hp
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2003–2005
Kia Optima I (facelift 2003)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
10 engine versions 134–176 hp
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2005–2008
Kia Optima II
- Sedan
- Diesel
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 140–188 hp
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2008–2010
Kia Optima II (facelift 2008)
- Sedan
- Diesel
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 150–193 hp
Generation specs
2010–2013
Kia Optima III
- Sedan
- Gasoline
7 engine versions 165–278 hp
Generation specs
2013–2015
Kia Optima III (facelift 2013)
- Sedan
- Diesel
- Gasoline
8 engine versions 136–278 hp
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2015–2018
Kia Optima IV
- Sedan
- Diesel
- Gasoline
- Gasoline hybrid
6 engine versions 141–245 hp
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2016–2018
Kia Optima IV Sportswagon
- Station wagon
- Diesel
- Gasoline
- Gasoline hybrid
6 engine versions 141–245 hp
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2018–present
Kia Optima IV (facelift 2018)
- Sedan
- Diesel
- Gasoline
- Gasoline hybrid
7 engine versions 134–245 hp
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2018–present
Kia Optima IV Sportswagon (facelift 2018)
- Station wagon
- Diesel
- Gasoline
- Gasoline hybrid
7 engine versions 136–238 hp
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Specs

Kia Optima engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Kia Optima I2000–2002 · 12 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.8 (134 hp)	2000–2002	Gasoline	134 hp (99 kW)	125 lb-ft (169 Nm)
1.8 (134 hp) Automatic	2000–2002	Gasoline	134 hp (99 kW)	125 lb-ft (169 Nm)
2.0 (136 hp)	2000–2002	Gasoline	136 hp (100 kW)	133 lb-ft (180 Nm)	10.6 s	129 mph (207 km/h)
2.0 (136 hp) Automatic	2000–2002	Gasoline	136 hp (100 kW)	133 lb-ft (180 Nm)	10.6 s	121 mph (195 km/h)
2.0 (149 hp)	2000–2002	Gasoline	149 hp (110 kW)	142 lb-ft (193 Nm)
2.0 (149 hp) Automatic	2000–2002	Gasoline	149 hp (110 kW)	142 lb-ft (193 Nm)
2.5 V6 (169 hp)	2000–2002	Gasoline	169 hp (124 kW)	170 lb-ft (230 Nm)	8.5 s	133 mph (214 km/h)
2.5 V6 (169 hp) Automatic	2000–2002	Gasoline	169 hp (124 kW)	170 lb-ft (230 Nm)	8.8 s	130 mph (209 km/h)
LX 2.4 (151 hp)	2000–2001	Gasoline	151 hp (111 kW)	159 lb-ft (216 Nm)
LX 2.4 (151 hp) Automatic	2000–2001	Gasoline	151 hp (111 kW)	159 lb-ft (216 Nm)
LX 2.5 V6 (172 hp) Automatic	2000–2001	Gasoline	172 hp (127 kW)	169 lb-ft (229 Nm)
LX 2.7 V6 (181 hp) Automatic	2001–2002	Gasoline	181 hp (133 kW)	181 lb-ft (245 Nm)

Kia Optima I (facelift 2003)2003–2005 · 10 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.8 (134 hp)	2003–2005	Gasoline	134 hp (99 kW)	125 lb-ft (169 Nm)		124 mph (199 km/h)
1.8 (134 hp) Automatic	2003–2005	Gasoline	134 hp (99 kW)	125 lb-ft (169 Nm)		118 mph (190 km/h)
2.0 (149 hp)	2003–2005	Gasoline	149 hp (110 kW)	142 lb-ft (193 Nm)		121 mph (195 km/h)
2.0 (149 hp) Automatic	2003–2005	Gasoline	149 hp (110 kW)	142 lb-ft (193 Nm)		129 mph (207 km/h)
2.0i 16V (136 hp)	2003–2005	Gasoline	136 hp (100 kW)	133 lb-ft (181 Nm)	11.5 s	129 mph (207 km/h)
2.0i 16V (136 hp) Automatic	2003–2005	Gasoline	136 hp (100 kW)	133 lb-ft (181 Nm)	10.6 s	121 mph (195 km/h)
2.5 V6 (176 hp) Automatic	2003–2005	Gasoline	176 hp (129 kW)	169 lb-ft (229 Nm)		130 mph (209 km/h)
LX 2.4 (140 hp)	2003	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)	147 lb-ft (199 Nm)
LX 2.4 (140 hp) Automatic	2003	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)	147 lb-ft (199 Nm)
LX 2.7 V6 (172 hp) Automatic	2003	Gasoline	172 hp (127 kW)	181 lb-ft (245 Nm)

Kia Optima II2005–2008 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0 CRDi (140 hp)	2005–2008	Diesel	140 hp (103 kW)	225 lb-ft (305 Nm)	10.4 s	125 mph (201 km/h)
2.0 CVVT (144 hp)	2005–2008	Gasoline	144 hp (106 kW)	139 lb-ft (188 Nm)	10.2 s	129 mph (208 km/h)
2.7i V6 24V (188 hp) Automatic	2005–2008	Gasoline	188 hp (138 kW)	182 lb-ft (247 Nm)

Kia Optima III (facelift 2013)2013–2015 · 8 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.7 CRDi 16V (136 hp)	2013–2015	Diesel	136 hp (100 kW)	240 lb-ft (325 Nm)	10.3 s	126 mph (202 km/h)
1.7 CRDi 16V (136 hp) Automatic	2013–2015	Diesel	136 hp (100 kW)	240 lb-ft (325 Nm)	11.6 s	122 mph (197 km/h)
2.0 CVVT 16V (165 hp)	2013–2015	Gasoline	165 hp (121 kW)	145 lb-ft (196 Nm)	9.5 s	130 mph (210 km/h)
2.0 CVVT 16V (165 hp) Automatic	2013–2015	Gasoline	165 hp (121 kW)	145 lb-ft (196 Nm)	10.6 s	129 mph (208 km/h)
2.0 CVVT 16V EcoDynamics (165 hp)	2013–2015	Gasoline	165 hp (121 kW)	145 lb-ft (196 Nm)	10.3 s	126 mph (202 km/h)
2.0 T-GDI (278 hp) Automatic	2013–2015	Gasoline	278 hp (204 kW)	269 lb-ft (365 Nm)
2.0i 16V Hybrid (177 hp) Automatic	2013–2015	Gasoline	177 hp (130 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)	9.4 s	118 mph (190 km/h)
2.4 GDI (194 hp) Automatic	2013–2015	Gasoline	194 hp (143 kW)	181 lb-ft (245 Nm)

Kia Optima IV2015–2018 · 6 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.7 CRDi (141 hp)	2015–2018	Diesel	141 hp (104 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	10 s	126 mph (203 km/h)
1.7 CRDi (141 hp) DCT	2015–2018	Diesel	141 hp (104 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	11 s	126 mph (203 km/h)
2.0 CVVL (163 hp)	2015–2018	Gasoline	163 hp (120 kW)	145 lb-ft (196 Nm)	9.4 s	130 mph (210 km/h)
2.0 CVVL (163 hp) Automatic	2015–2018	Gasoline	163 hp (120 kW)	145 lb-ft (196 Nm)	10.5 s	129 mph (208 km/h)
2.0 GDI (202 hp) Plug-in Hybrid Automatic	2016–2018	Gasoline hybrid	202 hp (149 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)
GT 2.0 T-GDI (245 hp) Automatic	2016–2018	Gasoline	245 hp (180 kW)	260 lb-ft (353 Nm)	7.4 s	149 mph (240 km/h)

Kia Optima IV Sportswagon2016–2018 · 6 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.7 CRDI (141 hp) DCT ISG	2016–2018	Diesel	141 hp (104 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	11.1 s	124 mph (200 km/h)
1.7 CRDI (141 hp) ISG	2016–2018	Diesel	141 hp (104 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	10.2 s	124 mph (200 km/h)
2.0 CVVL (163 hp)	2016–2018	Gasoline	163 hp (120 kW)	145 lb-ft (196 Nm)	9.6 s	128 mph (206 km/h)
2.0 CVVL (163 hp) Automatic	2016–2018	Gasoline	163 hp (120 kW)	145 lb-ft (196 Nm)	10.7 s	127 mph (205 km/h)
GT 2.0 T-GDI (245 hp) Automatic	2016–2018	Gasoline	245 hp (180 kW)	260 lb-ft (353 Nm)	7.6 s	144 mph (232 km/h)
2.0 GDi (205 hp) PHEV Automatic	2017–2018	Gasoline hybrid	205 hp (151 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)	9.7 s	119 mph (192 km/h)

Kia Optima IV (facelift 2018)2018–present · 7 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	Top speed
1.6 CRDi (134 hp)	2018–present	Diesel	134 hp (99 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	122 mph (196 km/h)
1.6 CRDi (134 hp) DCT	2018–present	Diesel	134 hp (99 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	121 mph (195 km/h)
1.6 GDI Turbo (178 hp) DCT	2018–present	Gasoline	178 hp (131 kW)	195 lb-ft (264 Nm)
2.0 GDI Turbo (245 hp) Automatic	2018–present	Gasoline	245 hp (180 kW)	260 lb-ft (353 Nm)
2.4 GDI (185 hp) Automatic	2018–present	Gasoline	185 hp (136 kW)	178 lb-ft (241 Nm)
2.0 GDI (192 hp) Hybrid Automatic	2020–present	Gasoline	192 hp (141 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)
2.0 GDI (202 hp) Plug-in Hybrid Automatic	2020–present	Gasoline hybrid	202 hp (149 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)

Kia Optima IV Sportswagon (facelift 2018)2018–present · 7 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.6 CRDi (136 hp)	2018–present	Diesel	136 hp (100 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	11.2 s	121 mph (195 km/h)
1.6 CRDi (136 hp) DCT	2018–present	Diesel	136 hp (100 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	11.8 s	120 mph (193 km/h)
1.6 T-GDI (180 hp) DCT	2018–present	Gasoline	180 hp (132 kW)	195 lb-ft (265 Nm)	8.9 s	130 mph (210 km/h)
2.0 CVVL (163 hp)	2018–present	Gasoline	163 hp (120 kW)	145 lb-ft (196 Nm)	9.6 s	128 mph (206 km/h)
2.0 CVVL (163 hp) Automatic	2018–present	Gasoline	163 hp (120 kW)	145 lb-ft (196 Nm)	10.7 s	127 mph (205 km/h)
2.0 GDI (202 hp) Plug-in Hybrid Automatic	2018–present	Gasoline hybrid	202 hp (149 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)		119 mph (192 km/h)
GT 2.0 T-GDI (238 hp) Automatic	2018–present	Gasoline	238 hp (175 kW)	260 lb-ft (353 Nm)	7.6 s	144 mph (232 km/h)

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