Specs - 2008 Kia Optima Technical Specifications
| Brakes | EX | LX |
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| Brake ABS System | | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 x - TBD - | 10.3 x - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | EX | LX |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Engine | EX | LX |
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| Displacement | 2.4L/144 | 2.4L/144 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 162 @ 5800 | 162 @ 5800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 164 @ 4250 | 164 @ 4250 |
| Exterior Dimensions | EX | LX |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 58.3 | 58.3 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 186.4 | 186.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 107.1 | 107.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.1 | 71.1 |
| Fuel Tank | EX | LX |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Steering | EX | LX |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.86 | 2.86 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| Suspension | EX | LX |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Tires | EX | LX |
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| Front Tire Size | P205/60R16 | P205/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/60R16 | P205/60R16 |
| Transmission | EX | LX |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle | EX | LX |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 39.8 | 39.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.7 | 43.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 57.1 | 57.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 104.2 | 104.2 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.0 | 38.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.3 | 56.3 |
| Weight Information | EX | LX |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3179 | 3142 |