Kia Optima 2015 2.0

Kia Optima 2015 2.0 petrol description

Sedan Kia Optima 2015 2.0 has been produced from January, 2015 to January, 2018. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 163 horsepower on 6500 rpm and torque 196 Nm (Newton metres) on 4800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available.
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This Kia Optima 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-20, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Kia Optima 2015 2.0 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Kia Optima 2015 2.0 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Kia Optima 2015 2.0 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.7 litres per 100km (13 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 900 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.

Kia Optima safety

During safety testing Kia Optima has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Kia Optima is evaluated with very good rate 89 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 86 from 100, for pedestrian protection Kia Optima got 67 points from 100.
Kia Optima safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Kia Optima version with automatic gearbox (Kia Optima 2015 2.0 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.1 seconds later (in 10.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 7.8 litres per 100 km.
Kia Optima 2.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Kia Optima 2015

Kia Optima 2015 2.0 technical data

Model: Kia Optima 2.0
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2015. January ... 2018. January 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 163 HP ON 6500 RPM Torque: 196 NM ON 4800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 205 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 (combined) 10.4 (urban) 6.1 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.86m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Ground clearance: 135 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 510 litres
Gross weight: 2000 kg

Kia Optima 2015 2.0 engine G4NA

Engine displacement 1999 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 97 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 180,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Optima 2015 2.0 oil type 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) More service info
Power 150 - 167 HP ON 6500 RPM
Torque 190 - 200 NM ON 4800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 14 years
Engine also used on Kia Sportage Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Tucson Hyundai i40 and 3 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Kia Optima sedan [2015 - 2018] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Optima 2015 1.7 CRDi

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.7 Diesel 141 HP - Manual (6)
Kia Optima 2015 1.7 CRDi 1.7 Diesel 141 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (7)
Kia Optima 2015 2.0 Jan 2015 — Jan 2018

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 163 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Optima 2015 2.0 Jan 2015 — Jan 2018 2.0 Petrol 163 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Optima 2016 GT 2.0 T-GDI Jan 2016 — Dec 2018

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds

2.0 Petrol 245 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Optima 2016 2.0 GDI Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 2.0 Hybrid 68 HP 1.6 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Optima 2015 2.4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2018 2.4 Petrol 188 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Optima 2015 reviews
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