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2003 Kia Optima SE 4DR Sedan

SE 4dr Sedan

$18,095 MSRP
2.4l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
10.7 sec

0-60 mph

17.7 sec

@ 79 mph

Horsepower • Torque
138 hp

Power

147 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,301 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Kia

Model:

Optima

Trim:

SE 4DR Sedan

Style:

SE 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$18,095

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,301 lbs

Length:

185.8 in.

Width:

71.5 in.

Height:

55.5 in.

Wheelbase:

106.3 in.

MPG:

22 city / 30 hwy

Fuel:

17.2 gal. / 447 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

138 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque:

147 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm

Engine:

2.4l I-4

Displacement:

2.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,300 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

10.62 sec

0-60 mph:

11.03 sec

0-100 mph:

32.86 sec

Top Speed:

117 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.5 sec @ 61.9 mph

¼ mile:

17.71 sec @ 79.1 mph

½ mile:

28.05 sec @ 94.3 mph

1 mile:

45.35 sec @ 111.5 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/60HR15

Rear Tires:

P205/60HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.77

Gear Ratios

1: 2.84

2: 1.53

3: 1

4: 0.72

R: 2.48

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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