The Kia Optima 2.0 CVVL is a saloon (sedan) with 4 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers the power to the front wheels.
The 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated powerplant has 4 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 2 litres. This unit develops power and torque figures of 161 bhp (163 PS/120 kW) at 6500 rpm and 196 Nm (145 lbft/20 kgm) at 4500 rpm respectively.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 6 speed automatic transmission.
The quoted kerb weight is 1470 kg.
Maximum stated speed is 208 km/h (129 mph), claimed fuel consumption is 10.6/5.7/7.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 175.0 g/km.
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