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2006 Kia Optima LX 4DR Sedan

LX 4dr Sedan

$16,355 MSRP
2.4L I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.2 sec

0-60 mph

16.4 sec

@ 85 mph

Horsepower • Torque
161 hp

Power

163 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,142 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2006

Make:

Kia

Model:

Optima

Trim:

LX 4DR Sedan

Style:

LX 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$16,355

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,142 lbs

Length:

186.4 in.

Width:

71.1 in.

Height:

58.3 in.

Wheelbase:

107.1 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

24 city / 34 hwy

Fuel:

17.2 gal. / 499 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

161 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

163 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

Engine:

2.4L I-4

Displacement:

2.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,600 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):

8.14 sec

0-60 mph:

8.5 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

24.56 sec

0-100 mph:

24.92 sec

Top Speed:

129 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.54 sec @ 66.6 mph

¼ mile:

16.4 sec @ 84.7 mph

½ mile:

25.9 sec @ 101.7 mph

1 mile:

42.09 sec @ 118.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/60HR16

Rear Tires:

P205/60HR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.88

Gear Ratios

1: 3.46

2: 1.95

3: 1.3

4: 0.94

5: 0.78

R: 3.46

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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