MotorWeek – 2016 Kia Optima Review – Video

 

MotorWeek test and review featuring the 2016 Kia Optima.

2016 Kia Optima Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED:$30,740 (base price: $22,840)

ENGINE TYPE:DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:144 cu in, 2359 cc
Power: 185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

TRANSMISSION:6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 110.4 in
Length: 191.1 in
Width: 73.2 in Height:57.7 in
Passenger volume: 105 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Curb weight: 3399 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 20.4 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 7.7 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.9 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 5.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.9 sec @ 90 mph
Top speed (C/D est): 135 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 179 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.83 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 24/35 mpg
C/D observed: 25 mpg