Kia Optima is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2014 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 192 to 274 horsepower.
2014 Optima has a relatively long wheelbase ( 110.0 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3237 - 3468 lbs.
2014 Optima 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 falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 15.4 cu. ft.
Trim | 2014 Optima LX | 2014 Optima EX | 2014 Optima SX | 2014 Optima SXL |
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Starging MSRP | $21,500 | $23,950 | $25,500 | $35,300 |
Engine | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo |
HP | 192 hp | 192 hp | 192 hp | 274 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 20 MPG |
Highway | 34 MPG | 34 MPG | 34 MPG | 31 MPG |
Combined | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 24 MPG |
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2014 Optima Sedan comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $139 more compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Optima