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Kia Optima II (facelift 2008) 2.4 CVVT (177 hp)

Gasoline engine with 177 hp (130 kW) and 169 lb-ft (229 Nm), built 2008–2009, sedan body, front-wheel drive. The Kia Optima II (facelift 2008) has 1 more powerful gasoline version.

Power177 hp (130 kW)

Torque169 lb-ft (229 Nm)

FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	2.4 CVVT (177 hp)
Engine code	Theta II
Displacement	2.4 L (2,359 cm³)
Cylinders	4
Cylinder layout	Inline
Engine position	Front, Transverse
Valves per cylinder	4
Valvetrain	DOHC, CVVT
Fuel system	Multi-point indirect injection
Compression ratio	10-5
Bore	88 mm
Stroke	97 mm

Performance

Power	177 hp (130 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque	169 lb-ft (229 Nm) @ 4000 rpm

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Gasoline
Fuel tank	16.4 gal (62 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body style	Sedan
Doors	5
Length	189.0 in (4,800 mm)
Width	71.1 in (1,805 mm)
Height	58.3 in (1,480 mm)
Curb weight	3,157 lb (1,432 kg)
Cargo volume	17.7 cu ft (500 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	Front-wheel drive
Gears	5
Steering	Hydraulic power steering
Front suspension	Independent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	Independent multi-link
Tires	205/60 R16
Wheels	6.5J x 16
Driver assistance	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Kia Optima with this engine

On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Kia Optima II (facelift 2008) engines

Engine	Fuel	Power	Combined
2.0 CRDi (150 hp)	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)
2.7 V6 (193 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)
2.0 CVVT (165 hp)	Gasoline	165 hp (121 kW)
2.0 CVVT (165 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	165 hp (121 kW)

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