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Compare 2012 Kia Optima specifications by trim levels

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Optima is a 5-seat Sedan from Kia, which first hit the market back in 2001.

With the price tag ranging from $19,500 to $26,500, the Kia Optima faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick Regal.

Overview

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Bulb Size

The Kia Optima has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Kia Optima boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 34 to 35 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 72.10mm x 190.70mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2012 Kia Optima

  • Fuel Tank: 18.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 110 in

  • MPG: 24 city/35 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 8 sec

  • Towing capacity: 2000 lbs

  • Curb: 3206 lbs

  • Tires: P205/65HR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 15.4 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 190.7 x 72.1 x 57.3



2012 Kia Optima Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Kia Optima is offered in 4 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Kia Optima safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Kia Optima specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Sedan

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 200 hp @ 6300 –
      274 hp @ 6000

    • Torque 186 lb-ft. –
      269 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.2 - 8 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15.5 - 16.5 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 190.7 in

    • Width 72.1 in

    • Height 57.3 in

    • Wheelbase 110 in

    • Curb Weight 3206 lbs

    • Towing capacity 2000 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.9 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 102

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 18.5 gal

    • City 22 - 24 mpg

    • Combined 29 - 30 mpg

    • Highway 34 - 35 mpg

    • Highway range 629 - 647.5 mi



Specifications

LX 4dr Sedan

EX 4dr Sedan

EX Turbo 4dr Sedan

SX 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
190.70 in 190.70 in 190.70 in 190.70 in
Exterior body width
72.10 in 72.10 in 72.10 in 72.10 in
Exterior height
57.30 in 57.30 in 57.30 in 57.30 in
Horsepower
200 200 274 274
Torque
186 186 269 269
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 24 mpg 22 mpg 22 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
35 mpg 35 mpg 34 mpg 34 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.00 seconds 8.00 seconds 7.20 seconds 7.60 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.50 seconds 16.50 seconds 15.80 seconds 15.50 seconds
1/4 mile speed
90 mph 89 mph 90 mph 90 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
59 mph 60 mph 60 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.46/3.82 " 3.46/3.82 " 3.39/3.39 " 3.39/3.39 "
Curb weight
3206.00 lbs 3223.00 lbs 3385.00 lbs 3385.00 lbs
Wheelbase
110.00 in 110.00 in 110.00 in 110.00 in
Front track
63.00 " 62.80 " 62.80 " 62.60 "
Rear track
63.00 " 62.80 " 62.80 " 62.60 "
Turning radius
17.90 17.90 17.90 17.90
Front legroom
45.50 in 45.50 in 45.50 in 45.50 in
Rear legroom
34.70 in 34.70 in 34.70 in 34.70 in
Front headroom
40.00 in 40.00 in 40.00 in 40.00 in
Rear headroom
37.60 in 37.60 in 37.60 in 37.60 in
Front hip room
54.70 in 54.70 in 54.70 in 54.70 in
Rear hip room
54.50 in 54.50 in 54.50 in 54.50 in
Front shoulder room
57.30 in 57.30 in 57.30 in 57.30 in
Rear shoulder room
55.70 in 55.70 in 55.70 in 55.70 in
Luggage volume
15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
102 cu.ft. 102 cu.ft. 102 cu.ft. 102 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
18.50 gal. 18.50 gal. 18.50 gal. 18.50 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.29 0.29 0.29 0.29

Interior Features

LX 4dr Sedan

EX 4dr Sedan

EX Turbo 4dr Sedan

SX 4dr Sedan
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Air compressor
3819 3819 – –

Exterior Features

LX 4dr Sedan

EX 4dr Sedan

EX Turbo 4dr Sedan

SX 4dr Sedan
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P205/65HR16.0 BSW AS P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS P225/45VR18.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" steel 17" silver aluminum 17" machined aluminum 18" machined aluminum
Sunroof
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass –
2nd row sunroof
fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade –

Seats

LX 4dr Sedan

EX 4dr Sedan

EX Turbo 4dr Sedan

SX 4dr Sedan
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
3002 3005 3005 3005
Front passenger seat direction controls
3012 3012 3012 3012
Lumbar support
3018 3018 3018 3018
Front armrests
3021 3021 3021 3021
Front head restraints
3027 3027 3027 3027
Rear seats
3051 3051 3051 3051
Rear armrest
3072 3072 3072 3072
Rear head restraints
3077 3077 3077 3077
Seat trim
3092 3101 3101 3093
Heated front seats
3030 3030 3030 –
Memory
3034 3034 3034 –
Heated rear seats
3978 3978 3978 –
Cooled front seats
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger –

Entertainment System

LX 4dr Sedan

EX 4dr Sedan

EX Turbo 4dr Sedan

SX 4dr Sedan
Radio
3149 3149 3149 3149
CD player
3170 3170 3170 3170
MP3 capability
3186 3186 3186 3186
Auxiliary input jack
3188 3188 3188 3188
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 3192 3192 3192
Voice recognition
3193 3193 3193 3193
Speakers
6 6 6 6
Amplifier
530W 530W 530W 530W
Speed-Sensitive Volume
3196 3196 3196 3196
Navigation system
3211 3211 3211 3211
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1
Bluetooth Compatibility
3213 3213 3213 3213

Safety and Security Features

LX 4dr Sedan

EX 4dr Sedan

EX Turbo 4dr Sedan

SX 4dr Sedan

Mechanical Features

LX 4dr Sedan

EX 4dr Sedan

EX Turbo 4dr Sedan

SX 4dr Sedan
Axle ratio
3.25 2.89 2.89 2.89
Remote vehicle starting system
3814 – – –

Other Specs

LX 4dr Sedan

EX 4dr Sedan

EX Turbo 4dr Sedan

SX 4dr Sedan
Horsepower rpm
6300 6300 6000 6000
Torque rpm
4250 4250 4500 4500
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.