2015 Kia Optima Hybrid Sedan

2015 Optima Hybrid

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Competition

$25,990 MSRP From
37.5 mpg AVG, Comb.
Hybrid Powered
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Kia Optima Hybrid is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2015 model year, there are two trim-lines to choose from, both with the same 2.4L Inline-4 engine that produces 199 horsepower. Kia Optima Hybrid has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 72.0 in
Length: 190.7 in
Height: 57.1 in
Wheelbase: 110.0 in

2015 Optima Hybrid has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.0 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3496 - 3622 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 45.5 inHip Room: 54.7 inHead Room: 40.0 inShoulder Room: 57.3 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 34.7 inHip Room: 54.5 inHead Room: 37.6 inShoulder Room: 55.7 in

Trunk Volume

10.8 ft³

2015 Optima Hybrid seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Optima Hybrid falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 10.8 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2015 Optima Hybrid Base	2015 Optima Hybrid EX
Starging MSRP	$25,990	$32,150
Engine	2.4L Inline-4	2.4L Inline-4
HP	199 hp	199 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	36 MPG	35 MPG
Highway	40 MPG	39 MPG
Combined	38 MPG	37 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost

2015 Optima Hybrid Sedan comes in two trim levels, with an average price that is $523 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Optima Hybrid has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 37.5 mpg.

Safety

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Side Crash Rating

2015 Kia Optima Hybrid Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 12
Recalls: 0

2015 Optima Hybrid Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed twelve complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals.