Kia Optima 2002 - 2006 (1 generation [restyling]), Sedan, 1.8 MT (134 h.p.)

Bodywork
- Number of seater: 4
- Height: 1530 mm
- Body type: Sedan
- Wheelbase: 2700 mm
- Rear track: 1540 mm
- Ground clearance: 155 mm
- Width: 1815 mm
- Max trunk capacity: 385 litre
- Curb weight: 1390 kg
- Length: 4745 mm
Engine
- Engine type: Gasoline
- Injection type: Multi-point fuel injection
- Max power at RPM: to 6 000 RPM
- Cylinder layout: Inline
- Stroke cycle: 88 mm
- Engine power: 134 bhp
- Maximum torque: 169 N*m
- Capacity: 1836 cm3
Gearbox and handling
- Drive wheels: Front wheel drive
- Gearbox type: Manual
- Turning circle: 10.4 m
Operating characteristics
- Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 10 litre
- Fuel: 95
- City driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 9.1 litre
- Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 11.5 second
- Fuel tank capacity: 65 litre
- Max speed: 199 km/h
- Cruising range: from 650 to 930 km
Suspension and brakes
- Front suspension: Independent, Multi wishbone
- Front brakes: ventilated disc
- Rear brakes: Disc

Bodywork