2018 Kia Optima Plug In Hybrid Specifications
Compare all 9 trims side by side
| Specification | EX | EX matic | Hybrid EX | Hybrid Premium | LX | LX 1.6T | Plug-In Hybrid EX | S | SX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||||||||
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 202 hp | 185 hp | 185 hp | 185 hp | 185 hp | 185 hp | 185 hp | 185 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 276 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Displacement | 2.4L | 2.0L | 2.4L | 2.4L | 2.4L | 2.4L | 2.4L | 2.4L | 2.4L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| Transmission | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd | Automatic w/OD 6-spd |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| Performance | |||||||||
| Fuel Tank | 70.0L | 54.9L | 70.0L | 70.0L | 70.0L | 70.0L | 70.0L | 70.0L | 70.0L |
| Curb Weight | 3219 lbs | 3788 lbs | 3219 lbs | 3219 lbs | 3219 lbs | 3219 lbs | 3219 lbs | 3219 lbs | 3219 lbs |
| Towing | 1400 lbs | 1400 lbs | 1400 lbs | 1400 lbs | 1400 lbs | 1400 lbs | 1400 lbs | 1400 lbs | 1400 lbs |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length | 4854 mm | 4854 mm | 4854 mm | 4854 mm | 4854 mm | 4854 mm | 4854 mm | 4854 mm | 4854 mm |
| Width | 1859 mm | 1859 mm | 1859 mm | 1859 mm | 1859 mm | 1859 mm | 1859 mm | 1859 mm | 1859 mm |
| Height | 1466 mm | 1460 mm | 1466 mm | 1466 mm | 1466 mm | 1466 mm | 1466 mm | 1466 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2804 mm | 2804 mm | 2804 mm | 2804 mm | 2804 mm | 2804 mm | 2804 mm | 2804 mm | 2804 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm | 129 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Cargo | 450.2L | 450.2L | 450.2L | 450.2L | 450.2L | 450.2L | 450.2L | 450.2L | 450.2L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Tires & Wheels | |||||||||
| Front Tires | 215/55R17 | P215/55VR17 | 215/55R17 | 205/65R16 | 205/65R16 | 205/65R16 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tires | 215/55R17 | P215/55VR17 | 215/55R17 | 205/65R16 | 205/65R16 | 205/65R16 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 |
| Wheel Size | 17" | 17" | 17" | 16" | 16" | 16" | 17" | 17" | 18" |
| Brakes & Suspension | |||||||||
| Front Suspension | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Fluids & Maintenance | |||||||||
| Oil Type | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 | 0W-20 |
| Electric / Hybrid | |||||||||