The Kia Optima is a sedan offered in 4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto SX , 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto EX Hybrid , 4dr Sdn 2.4L Man LX , 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto LX , 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto EX and 4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto EX . The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 turbo (274 hp) , 2.4-liter 4 (200 hp) and 2.4-liter 4 hybrid (206 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 24 mpg city to 34 mpg highway. The Optima LX 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Ford Fusion , Nissan Altima , Chevrolet Malibu and Honda Accord .
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