Kia Optima II (facelift 2008) (2008–2010)

The Kia Optima II (facelift 2008) was offered with 5 engine versions (4 gasoline, 1 diesel), from 150 to 193 hp, built 2008–2010.

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Production years2008–2010
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length189.0 in (4,800 mm)
Width71.1 in (1,805 mm)
Height58.3 in (1,480 mm)
Cargo volume17.7 cu ft (500 l)
Fuel tank16.4 gal (62 l)

All Kia Optima II (facelift 2008) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.0 CRDi (150 hp)2008–2010Diesel150 hp (110 kW)225 lb-ft (305 Nm)10.3 s125 mph (201 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.4 CVVT (177 hp)2008–2009Gasoline177 hp (130 kW)169 lb-ft (229 Nm)Front-wheel drive
2.7 V6 (193 hp) Automatic2008–2009Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)182 lb-ft (247 Nm)9 s137 mph (220 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 CVVT (165 hp)2009–2010Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)145 lb-ft (197 Nm)9.9 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 CVVT (165 hp) Automatic2009–2010Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)145 lb-ft (197 Nm)10.1 s124 mph (200 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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