Compare Kia Optima EX Premium vs SX

$23,390 - $32,190

Price range (MSRP)

Kia Optima For Sale

24/32 mpg

City/Hwy

185 hp

Horsepower

N/A

Kia Optima Review and Specs

What are the differences between the Kia Optima EX Premium and SX?

Engine

1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 27 MPG

Hwy: 37 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 21 MPG

Hwy: 30 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

15.9 ft³

Trunk Volume

15.9 ft³

Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

178 hp @ 5500 rpm

245 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

260 lb-ft @ 1350 rpm

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,285 lbs

3,558 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

31 MPG

24 MPG

City

27 MPG

21 MPG

Highway

37 MPG

30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.7 Tons/yr

7.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons

Cruising Range City

499.5 miles

388.5 miles

Cruising Range Highway

684.5 miles

555 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

191.1 in

Height

57.7 in

Max Width

73.2 in

Front Width

63.1 in

62.9 in

Rear Width

63.4 in

63.2 in

Wheelbase

110.4 in

Ground Clearance

5.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

45.5 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.8 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

58.1 in

Front Seat Hip Room

56 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

35.6 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37.8 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

56.4 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

56 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

15.9 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 6.5"

18" x 7.5"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 6.5"

18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P215/55VR17

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire

P215/55VR17

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire

N/A

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Ebony Black
Gravity Grey
Horizon Blue, Build Out: 11/30/2019
Sangria
Sparkling Silver

Ebony Black
Horizon Blue, Build Out: 11/30/2019
Sparkling Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

Snow White Pearl

Passion Red
Snow White Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Leather Seat Trim

Black, Sport Leather Seat Trim

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Premium Sound System

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Not Available

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / 100,000 Miles

Drivetrain

10 Years / 100,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Compare Kia Optima EX Premium vs SX

Overview

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary