Petrol
2003 Kia Optima
The 2003 Kia Optima is a sedan. It has a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine producing 162 hp (121 kW), with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 9.5 seconds and top speed is 109 mph (175 km/h).
SPECS
| Make | Kia | Model | Optima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2003 | Version / Trim | Kia 2003 Optima |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Clear White, White Pearl, Ebony Black, Silver Metallic, Gold Beige Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic, Imperial Blue Pearl, Olive Green Pearl |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | South Korea |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cyl | Engine Size | 2,400 cc |
| Power | 162 hp / 121 kW | Torque | 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 9.5 sec | Top Speed | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 19 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,430 kg (3,153 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2003 SEDANS
Compared with other 2003 sedans in our database, its 162 hp is 32% less than the average 2003 sedan (238 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.8 seconds slower than average, and it is 10% lighter than the typical sedan.
| 2003 Kia Optima | Average 2003 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 162 hp | 238 hp (73 cars) | -32% |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 313 Nm (73 cars) | -49% |
| 0–60 mph | 9.5 s | 7.7 s (65 cars) | +23% |
| Top speed | 109 mph | 130 mph (65 cars) | -16% |
| Kerb weight | 1,430 kg | 1,585 kg (81 cars) | -10% |
| Engine size | 2,400 cc | 3,186 cc (81 cars) | -25% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2003 sedans with similar power to the 2003 Kia Optima.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kia Optima | 162 hp | 9.5 s | 1,430 kg |
| 2003 Audi A4 | 162 hp | 7.2 s | 1,400 kg |
| 2003 Volvo S40 FWD | 163 hp | 9.0 s | 1,365 kg |
| 2003 Honda Accord | 160 hp | 7.4 s | 1,450 kg |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Galant | 160 hp | 8.5 s | 1,430 kg |
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Adaptive Cruise Control
Rear Parking Sensors
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Spare Tyre