Consumption of Kia Optima 2.4. Technical characteristics of the Kia Optima. Checking the car before purchasing
Kia Optima is a popular mid-size sedan, the rights to which belong to the engineers of the Korean company Kia Motors.
The Kia Optima debuted in 2000, and the car immediately became very popular. It is worth noting that in the European automobile market the sedan is referred to as Kia Magentis.
In 2003, Optima underwent a minor restyling, as a result of which it received a new radiator grille and head optics.
In terms of sales, 2004 was the most successful year, as almost 55,000 vehicles were sold.
2nd generation
The second generation Optima appeared in 2005. Despite the fact that the GM modular platform is used as a body, the “Korean” boasts a unique, inimitable appearance.
3rd generation
In 2010, at an event in New York, the automotive world first saw the Kia Optima III. The model has received a completely new design, making it look sportier and more dynamic than its predecessors.
The range of engines is as follows: petrol (two with a volume of 2.0 liters and two - 2.4 liters) and diesel - 1.7 liters.
4th generation
In 2016, the developers introduced the fourth generation Optima. All power units remain from its predecessor. Among the innovations is only a 1.6-liter engine, which works in tandem with a 6-speed automatic transmission and similar mechanics.
Today we will talk about the real consumption indicators of the Kia Optima.
Real consumption
The first generation models had the same technical characteristics as the Kia Sonata. The power units certainly could not be called economical. Thanks to them, the car could accelerate to a maximum speed of 203 km/h. And overcome the first hundred in 9.5 seconds. Fuel consumption per 100 km is 10 liters in the combined cycle.
Further, with the release of each new modification, the engines were improved, and the fourth-generation Optima power units could reach a top speed of 210 km/h and accelerate from zero to hundreds in 9.5 seconds. Average consumption is 8 liters.
The only diesel engine consumes only 5.5 liters of fuel in mixed mode.
In this case, the question is more relevant than ever: “How to reduce fuel consumption?” Many motorists use dubious methods that can be found on specialized Internet resources. Below we present a list of recommendations whose effectiveness has been proven by experts. With their help, you can significantly reduce the amount of fuel consumed:
- do not disturb the standard streamlining of the body by installing designer “bells and whistles”;
- do not open the side windows while driving, as this can lead to deterioration in aerodynamics, an increase in resistance and, accordingly, an increase in consumption;
- use exclusively high-quality fuel, the type and category of which are indicated in the vehicle passport;
- carry out timely car repairs, as well as change oil and clean filters on time.
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(2016-2017) along with a number of other Kia-Hyundai models is assembled at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad. The updated four-door has significantly increased body rigidity, increasing the share of high-strength steels from 20 to 51 percent. Along with this, the car’s engine range was revised, which in the new specification includes three gasoline engines.
The role of the base power plant is assigned to the well-known 2.0 MPI unit with a power of 150 hp. (196 Nm). The Nu series engine with distributed fuel injection is combined with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The first tandem accelerates the car faster (acceleration to 100 km/h – 9.6 seconds) and saves fuel a little better (average consumption – 7.7 liters).
The second in the range of Kia Optima engines is the “four” 2.4 GDI with an aluminum block, direct injection and a variable intake timing system. The output of the unit is 188 hp, torque – 241 Nm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
At the top of the engine line is the 2.0 T-GDI turbo unit of the Theta II series, which is located under the hood of the most powerful modification of the car - the Kia Optima GT. Peak output 245 hp. and a maximum torque of 350 Nm, maintained in the range of 1400-4000 rpm, allow the sports version of the sedan to accelerate to “hundreds” in 7.6 seconds. Similar dynamics are also provided by a 6-speed automatic transmission, which differs from automatic transmissions designed for naturally aspirated 2.0 and 2.4 liter engines. In this case, a box with the factory index A6LF2 is used, which better handles high traction.
The front suspension of the Kia Optima is MacPherson strut mounted on a subframe, the rear is independent on wishbones with a stabilizer bar. The steering is equipped with an electric power steering, mounted on a rack in the GT version (in other modifications it is installed on the steering column).
Full technical specifications of Kia Optima 2016-2017
| Parameter | Kia Optima 2.0 150 hp | Kia Optima 2.4 GDI 188 hp | Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI 245 hp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||||
| Engine series | Nu | Theta II | Theta II | |
| engine's type | petrol | |||
| Injection type | distributed | direct | ||
| Supercharging | No | Yes | ||
| Number of cylinders | 4 | |||
| Cylinder arrangement | in-line | |||
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 | |||
| Volume, cubic cm. | 1999 | 2359 | 1998 | |
| Piston diameter/stroke, mm | 81.0 x 97.0 | 88.0 x 97.0 | 86.0 x 86.0 | |
| Power, hp (at rpm) | 150 (6500) | 188 (6000) | 245 (6000) | |
| Torque, N*m (at rpm) | 196 (4800) | 241 (4000) | 350 (1400-4000) | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Drive unit | front | |||
| Transmission | 6 manual transmission | 6 automatic transmission | 6 automatic transmission | |
| Suspension | ||||
| Front suspension type | independent, McPherson | |||
| Rear suspension type | independent, multi-link | |||
| Brake system | ||||
| Front brakes | ventilated disc | |||
| Rear brakes | disk | |||
| Steering | ||||
| Amplifier type | electric | |||
| Tires and wheels | ||||
| Tire size | 215/60 R16 / 215/55 R17 / 235/45 R18 | |||
| Disk size | 7.0Jx16 / 6.5Jx17 / 7.5Jx18 | |||
| Fuel | ||||
| Fuel type | AI-95 | |||
| Environmental class | — | |||
| Tank volume, l | 70 | |||
| Fuel consumption | ||||
| Urban cycle, l/100 km | 10.4 | 11.2 | 12.0 | 12.5 |
| Extra-urban cycle, l/100 km | 6.1 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Combined cycle, l/100 km | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| dimensions | ||||
| Number of seats | 5 | |||
| Number of doors | 4 | |||
| Length, mm | 4855 | |||
| Width, mm | 1860 | |||
| Height, mm | 1485 | |||
| Wheelbase, mm | 2805 | |||
| Front wheel track, mm | 1594-1604 | |||
| Rear wheel track, mm | 1595-1605 | |||
| Front overhang, mm | 965 | |||
| Rear overhang, mm | 1085 | |||
| Trunk volume, l | 510 | |||
| Ground clearance (clearance), mm | 155 | |||
| Weight | ||||
| Curb (min/max), kg | 1530/1640 | 1545/1660 | 1575/1685 | 1655/1755 |
| Full, kg | 2000 | 2020 | 2050 | 2120 |
| Dynamic characteristics | ||||
| Maximum speed, km/h | 205 | 202 | 210 | 240 |
| Acceleration time to 100 km/h, s | 9.6 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 7.4 |
The middle class sedan first saw the light in 2000. Moreover, the creation of the Korean brand had several names at once, depending on the market. In particular, in Canada and some European countries, the Optima was sold under the name Magentis. This sedan is based on unpretentiousness, comfort and good spaciousness. It was these parameters that allowed Optima to immediately become a hit both in North America and in the Old World. At the moment, the Koreans have already released the 5th generation Optima. Assembly is carried out in KIA’s homeland, as well as in the USA and Russian Kaliningrad.
KIA Optima I (2000-2005)
Fuel consumption rate per 100 km
Initially, the debut generation copied the characteristics of the KIA Sonata. Under the hood of the first version there were not the most economical units (2.0, 2.4, 2.5 and 2.7 liters). They worked with both a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic. The 2.0 and 2.4 engines cover the first hundred kilometers in 9.7 and 9.3 seconds. respectively. The maximum acceleration of these installations is up to 202 km/h. Fuel consumption: in urban conditions 11.0-12.0 liters, on the highway 7.0-8.0, in mixed mode - 9.5-10.6.
Real fuel consumption
- Stanislav, Orenburg. I have driven quite a few Asian purebred cars. Now I've settled on a 2002 KIA Optima with a 2.0 engine. I’ll say right away that there simply can be no complaints about its consumption. On the highway - 7.5 liters, but in the city no more than 10 liters. And it doesn’t matter whether the climate control or the stove is on.
- Sergey, Perm. Optima 2.4 on an automatic, built in 2003. I got the restyle. It seems to be old, but the appearance is not the most disgusting, and the proportions are normal. Although I am mostly pleased with the efficiency and practicality here. With a full interior, with air conditioning and traffic lights, I spend some 11-12 liters in the city. On the highway this figure drops by a third.
- Mikhail, Moscow. I won’t say that I enjoy the drive and speed, but my Korean quickly reaches 140 km/h. I took a 2001 model with a 2.0 liter engine on the handle. There are no special jerks or jolts when dialing or switching. It eats, as befits an average sedan, about 10 in a mixed rhythm.
- Alexander, Kirov. I bought an Optima in 2010 on an AT (engine capacity 2.4 liters). At that time, the car was 8 years old, but in terms of comfort it would not be inferior to some new budget foreign cars. Plus, cheap consumables, decent assembly and does not act up on 92-octane gasoline. In a slow city it consumes about 11 liters, but usually the consumption does not exceed 9.5 liters.
- Pavel, Balashikha. Optima I simply floats along the highway and does not destroy fuel very quickly. Engine 2.4 with automatic transmission, model year: 2003. On average, 120-130 km/h produces 8.5-9 liters. I would like to fit 12 liters in the city, but in reality even at 60-70 km/h without air conditioning and with one passenger it comes out to 13.2 liters. Perhaps the machine takes on a lot.
Kia Optima II
Official information
The new version was presented to the auto world in 2005. A diesel variation was added to the line of power plants in addition to the gasoline classic. The second generation reaches the 100 km/h mark in 10.2 seconds (for 2.0 l) and in 9.3 seconds (for 2.4 l). The maximum acceleration for the 2.0 and 2.4 units is 201 km/h and 210 km/h, respectively. The fuel consumption range in urban conditions is 9.8-10 liters, on the highway – 6.7-6.9, and in mixed mode – 7.9-8.4.
Owner reviews about consumption
- Konstantin, Tver. I bought a 3-year-old Optima 2007 manual with a 2-liter engine. Considered a peer among the Japanese. In particular, I looked closely at the Toyota Camry. I chose the Korean, and I don’t really regret it. There are enough dynamics, and there are no questions about comfort either. The only trouble is winter consumption. It increases to 12.5 liters in the city, although in the summer it stays within 10-10.5 liters per 100 km.
- Mikhail, Moscow. Optima is extremely sensitive to driving style. I often go to visit relatives in the south. For example, moving from Krasnodar to Rostov (about 300 km) at 120 km/h took 18 liters. And exactly the same road to the opposite end, but at 150-170 km/h already took 25 liters. Build in 2008, 2 liter engine.
- Alexey, Cheboksary. The purchase was made in 2007. Optima II 2.4 liter automatic. Among the shortcomings: weak noise and sluggish acceleration from traffic lights. In terms of consumption, everything is neutral - 12.3 liters on city roads is not particularly pleasing, but not too upsetting either. Of course, if I traveled a lot, I would choose a more economical option.
- Dmitry, Voronezh. KIA Optima II 2009 manual, 2.0 liters. If you adapt the Korean a little to the terrible roads, you get a very interesting option. After the purchase, I immediately changed the struts and made a high-quality Shumka. There are no questions about consumption. I don’t drive on the highway (110-120 km/h) and don’t exceed 80 km/h in the city. That's why I fit in 10 liters.
- Evgeniy, Kazan. In 2008, I bought a new Optima for long-distance travel for work. As a result, I drove almost 90 thousand km in 2 years. To be honest, I loved the sedan with all my heart. It goes smoothly on the highway at 150-170 km/h, and holds the road excellently. By the way, 13.7-14.2 liters are spent at this rate. Not weak, but quickly and comfortably. Moreover, I drive most of the time at 110-120 km/h and here the consumption is exactly 2 times lower.
KIA Optima III
Technical data
The 3rd version of the Optima was demonstrated at the New York Auto Show in 2010. The main units are still considered to be 2.0 and 2.4 liter petrol units. The 2.0-liter unit takes off to 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds. Exactly the same Optima, but with a stronger “heart” (2.4 liters) reaches the same mark in 9.1 seconds. Maximum acceleration is up to 210 km/h in both cases. Fuel consumption: in urban conditions 11.2 liters, on the highway – 6.0-6.2, in mixed mode – 7.9-8.1.
Owners about consumption
- Vladimir, St. Petersburg. In terms of design, the car will give any competitor a head start. The range of options is also solid. I took the 12th year assembly complete with a 2-liter engine and AT. I'm glad it picks up the first 80 km/h. Then, however, the acceleration slows down a little. The Koreans apparently didn’t bother too much about the engine. Especially with efficiency. 10.7 liters crawls out in a mixed mixture, taking into account the climate and AT.
- Alexey, Ivanovo. Kia Optima 2.4 MT. I don’t want to complain, but such a sedan should not consume 15 liters per hundred square meters. Yes, even in a city with average traffic jams, even with winter heating and a stove, but 15 liters is too much. If we take the average figure, then it is around 12.4-12.7 liters. Not bad for a sedan with average capacity. Class of 2013.
- Sergey, Moscow. I took a 2013 Optima III on an automatic with a 2.4 liter engine. I drive aggressively and don't skimp on fuel. Lew 95th, and on holidays 98th. It never came out more than 14.7 liters. We can say that I get the maximum out of the engine, both on a smooth highway and in the city bustle. Previously there was a Lexus GS 350. So, the Korean “gives it a light” according to the speed data.
- Alexander, Rostov. Before I bought a 2-liter Kia Optima in 2014, I didn’t really like the Korean auto industry. The design is gorgeous, the trunk is huge, there are plenty of blind spot systems, etc. In terms of driving performance, the only thing that’s a little frustrating is the steering (it’s a bit heavy). And in terms of consumption, I like it better on the highway - 6.8 liters. Well, the city takes about 10.5 liters, if you don’t accelerate.
- Nikolay, Novgorod. My wife and I literally fell in love with the look of the Optima. We took the 2.4 AT package in 2015. You can't take your eyes off the appearance. By the way, the gas pedal also accelerates - this Asian sedan accelerates very dynamically. All that remains is to sigh and fill 20 liters for 4 days with moderate driving.
Kia Optima IV
Specifications
In 2015 in New York, the sedan once again pampered the public with a fresh appearance. Under the hood there is a good selection of mostly petrol units. The only diesel option is a 1.7 liter unit. If you don’t take into account the “charged kopeck piece”, then a regular 2.0 or 2.4 liter engine accelerates to hundreds in 9.5 seconds. Maximum acceleration is 210 km/h. Fuel consumption in urban conditions is 10.4-12.5 liters, on the highway - 5.8-6.3, in mixed mode - 7.0-8.1.
Gasoline consumption on Russian roads
- Sergey, Kolomna. The fresh 2016 Optima 2.0 manual gave me mixed feelings. It seems to be beautiful and sporty, but there is no delight in turns and when avoiding potholes. Once I could barely hold my car after driving around a regular pothole at 80 km/h. And since the car is completely new, I don’t tear the engine. Therefore, I keep my consumption within 10 liters even in the city.
- Vladimir, Astrakhan. Optima 2016 with 2.4 AT. I love smooth, straight highways. Then you can turn off the gas and enjoy the speed. True, you have to pay at the gas station, because 14.2 liters per hundred square meters is quite expensive. A regular trip to work around the city takes 9.7-10 liters.
- Anna, Sergach. I never bothered about fuel. I looked more at appearance, comfort and control. In the new Optima IV, all these characteristics are at their best. Maybe the consumption of 9 liters of gasoline in the city is high, but I think this figure is normal. On the highway you get completely ridiculous numbers (6.2-6.5 liters). By the way, I almost forgot, I have a 2.0 liter engine.
- Anatoly, Kazan. Optima 2.4 liter (2016 onwards). Anyone who saves every penny and drives at 60 km/h should take a closer look at small cars. And my Korean is ready to take off, accelerate to 180 km/h and take turns at a decent speed. For this I feed him 98 fuel. I don’t regret 13 liters per 100 km. They are worth the buzz I feel.
- Pavel, Nizhny Novgorod. I bought my Optima IV at a dealership six months ago. I took a rather modest 2-liter device. For a family man, there is more than enough power. And your wallet doesn’t empty quickly - 10 liters within the city limits and 7 outside.
In 2000, Kia Motors began producing cars with the Kia Optima sedan body. To date, four generations of this car model have been produced. A new model appeared in 2016. In this article we will look at the fuel consumption of the 2016 Kia Optima.
Vehicle characteristics
Kia Optima has a rather attractive appearance. It is very popular among both men and women. An excellent option for a family car.
Compared to previous generations, the Kia Optima has undergone the following changes:
- car modernization;
- body size increased;
- the exterior of the cabin has become more attractive;
- additional functions have been added;
- The volume of the luggage compartment has increased.
Due to the increase in the wheelbase, there is more space in the car interior, which is very convenient for passengers. Optima has completely changed its power structure, allowing it to become more stable, maneuverable and less susceptible to overloads. The Germans tried to make the interior finishing material higher quality and less strict than it was in previous models.
Standard and actual fuel consumption indicators
The fuel consumption of the Kia Optima per 100 km depends on the type of engine. The 2016 Optima is available with a two-liter gasoline engine and a 1.7-liter diesel engine. Five vehicle trim levels will be available for our market. All engines are gasoline.
Thus, fuel consumption for a KIA Optima with a 2.0 liter automatic transmission engine with a capacity of 245 horsepower, according to the standards, is 11.8 liters per hundred kilometers in the city, 6.1 liters on the highway and 8.2 in the combined driving cycle.
Two liter with a power of 163 hp. reaches a speed of one hundred kilometers per hour in 9.6 seconds. The average gasoline consumption for the Kia Optima is: 10.5 - city highway, 5.9 - on the highway and 7.6 liters in the combined cycle, respectively.
If you compare the previous generation, you will notice that fuel consumption rates are slightly different. Depending on the terrain over which you will travel, the standards for the 2016 Optima are higher or equal.
Thus, comparing the third and fourth generations, it can be noted that fuel consumption for the Kia Optima in the city is 10.3 liters per hundred kilometers, which is 1.5 liters less and the fuel consumption of the KIA Optima on the highway is also 6.1.
But all these indicators are relative and depend not only on the technical characteristics, but also on the owner himself.
What factors affect fuel consumption?
All owners, naturally, are concerned about the issue of fuel consumption per hundred kilometers. Many people want to have a high-quality car with minimal fuel consumption. And before purchasing this or that model, you can familiarize yourself with the technical characteristics, but do not forget that tests to determine fuel consumption standards are carried out in conditions that differ significantly from our real roads.
When buying Optima, do not forget also about the influence on the fuel indicator of various factors that should be adhered to:
- choosing the optimal driving style;
- minimal use of air conditioning, power windows, audio system, etc.;
- The car should be “shoeed” according to the season;
- monitor technical correctness.
By taking care of your car and adhering to simple rules of operation and maintenance, you can reduce fuel consumption rates for the Kia Optima. Since this model began to be produced only at the beginning of 2016, and there are still few reviews, car enthusiasts will be able to evaluate the real fuel consumption of the Kia Optima very soon. But only drivers of European countries will be able to purchase a diesel engine equipped with a 1.7-liter engine.