2015 Kia Optima Specifications
Compare important 2015 Kia Optima technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Exterior length |
190.7 " |
190.7 " |
190.7 " |
190.7 " |
190.7 " |
| Exterior body width |
72.1 " |
72.1 " |
72.1 " |
72.1 " |
72.1 " |
| Exterior height |
57.1 " |
57.1 " |
57.1 " |
57.1 " |
57.1 " |
| Horsepower |
192 @ 6,300 rpm |
192 @ 6,300 rpm |
192 @ 6,300 rpm |
274 @ 6,000 rpm |
274 @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque |
181 @ 4,250 rpm |
181 @ 4,250 rpm |
181 @ 4,250 rpm |
269 @ 1,650 rpm |
269 @ 1,650 rpm |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
7.9 seconds |
7.9 seconds |
7.9 seconds |
6.0 seconds |
6.0 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time |
16.1 seconds |
16.1 seconds |
16.1 seconds |
14.7 seconds |
14.7 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed |
88 mph |
88 mph |
88 mph |
94 mph |
94 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
.8 |
.8 |
.8 |
.9 |
.9 |
| Slalom speed |
59 mph |
59 mph |
59 mph |
61 mph |
61 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
3.46/3.82 " |
3.46/3.82 " |
3.46/3.82 " |
3.39/3.39 " |
3.39/3.39 " |
| Curb weight |
3,237 lbs. |
3,272 lbs. |
3,327 lbs. |
3,468 lbs. |
3,468 lbs. |
| Wheelbase |
110.0 " |
110.0 " |
110.0 " |
110.0 " |
110.0 " |
| Front track |
63.0 " |
62.8 " |
62.6 " |
62.6 " |
62.6 " |
| Rear track |
63.0 " |
62.8 " |
62.6 " |
62.6 " |
62.6 " |
| Turning radius |
17.9 '' |
17.9 '' |
17.9 '' |
17.9 '' |
17.9 '' |
| Front legroom |
45.5 " |
45.5 " |
45.5 " |
45.5 " |
45.5 " |
| Rear legroom |
34.7 " |
34.7 " |
34.7 " |
34.7 " |
34.7 " |
| Front headroom |
40.0 " |
40.0 " |
40.0 " |
40.0 " |
40.0 " |
| Rear headroom |
37.6 " |
37.6 " |
37.6 " |
37.6 " |
37.6 " |
| Front hip room |
54.7 " |
54.7 " |
54.7 " |
54.7 " |
54.7 " |
| Rear hip room |
54.5 " |
54.5 " |
54.5 " |
54.5 " |
54.5 " |
| Front shoulder room |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
| Rear shoulder room |
55.7 " |
55.7 " |
55.7 " |
55.7 " |
55.7 " |
| Luggage volume |
15.4 cu.ft. |
15.4 cu.ft. |
15.4 cu.ft. |
15.4 cu.ft. |
15.4 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) |
15.4 cu.ft. |
15.4 cu.ft. |
15.4 cu.ft. |
15.4 cu.ft. |
15.4 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume |
102 cu.ft. |
102 cu.ft. |
102 cu.ft. |
102 cu.ft. |
102 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank |
18.5 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
| Drag coefficient |
.28 |
.28 |
.28 |
.28 |
.28 |
2015 Kia Optima Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Optima, however, is its roomy interior. The 2015 Kia Optima comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Air conditioning, front |
manual |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Underseat ducts |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Clock |
in-dash |
in-dash |
in-dash |
in-dash |
in-radio display |
| Compass |
opt |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
urethane |
leather/simulated wood |
leather |
leather |
leather/piano black |
| 12V DC power outlet |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Overhead console |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
| Floor console |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
| Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| 1-touch window up |
driver |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down |
driver |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Programmable garage door opener |
opt |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
| Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
front |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Fuel door release |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Remote trunk release |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
urethane |
leather/piano black |
leather/piano black |
leather/piano black |
leather/piano black |
| Cargo net |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Air compressor |
std |
std |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
| Lighting - glovebox |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Service interval warning |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
2015 Kia Optima Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2015 Kia Optima trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Antenna |
window grid |
window grid |
window grid |
window grid |
window grid |
| Body material |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
| Fog/driving lights |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
trunk |
trunk |
trunk |
trunk |
trunk |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
light |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
| Heated door mirrors |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Front tires |
P205/65HR16.0 BSW AS |
P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS |
P225/45VR18.0 BSW AS |
P225/45VR18.0 BSW AS |
P225/45VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels |
16" silver aluminum |
17" silver aluminum |
18" machined aluminum |
18" machined aluminum |
18" chrome aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
compact steel |
N/A |
N/A |
compact steel |
compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Mud flaps |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Sunroof |
N/A |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
N/A |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| 2nd row sunroof |
N/A |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
N/A |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
| Spoiler |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
lip |
| Bodyside insert |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
chrome |
2015 Kia Optima Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2015 Kia Optima trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Front seat type |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
| Standard seating |
5 passengers |
5 passengers |
5 passengers |
5 passengers |
5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
6-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way power |
| Lumbar support |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
center |
center |
center |
| Front head restraints |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
| Rear seats |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
| Rear armrest |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear head restraints |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
cloth |
leather |
cloth/leather |
cloth/leather |
leather |
| Heated front seats |
N/A |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Memory |
N/A |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| Heated rear seats |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
std |
| Cooled front seats |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
2015 Kia Optima Entertainment System
Some 2015 Kia Optima trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Radio |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Voice recognition |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
std |
| Speakers |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
8 Infinity |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| 1st row LCD screen |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Amplifier |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
std |
| Navigation system |
N/A |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
2015 Kia Optima Safety and Security Features
Each 2015 Kia Optima trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Headlights |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
high intensity low beam, Xenon |
high intensity low beam, Xenon |
| Exterior light control |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Panic alarm |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Rear child safety door locks |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Keyless access system |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Blind spot sensor |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
std |
| LED taillights |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
| Parking assist |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
| First aid kit |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
2015 Kia Optima Mechanical Features
The 2015 Kia Optima will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine |
2.4L I-4 |
2.4L I-4 |
2.4L I-4 |
2.0L I-4 |
2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
sport |
sport |
sport |
| Front suspension type |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Sequential shift control |
Sportmatic |
Sportmatic |
Sportmatic |
Sportmatic |
Sportmatic |
| Transmission |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
2.89 |
2.89 |
2.89 |
2.89 |
2.89 |
| Remote vehicle starting system |
opt |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Turbocharger |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
2015 Kia Optima Other Specs
In general, the 2015 Kia Optima lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.4L I-4 |
SX Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4 |
| Maximum towing capacity |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
