The Kia Optima 2.0 CVVL is a front wheel drive vehicle, with the engine placed in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body.
Powering the Kia Optima 2.0 CVVL is a double overhead camshaft, 2 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder motor, with 4 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 161 bhp (163 PS/120 kW) at 6500 rpm and 196 N·m (145 lb·ft/20 kgm) at 4500 rpm respectively.
This power is delivered to the wheels via a 6 speed manual gearbox.
Claimed kerb weight is 1455 kg.
Maximum speed quoted is 210 km/h, which is 130 mph, officially stated fuel consumption figures are 10.0/5.9/7.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 173.0 g/km.
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