Kia Optima 2013 2.0 T-GDI

Kia Optima 2013 2.0 petrol description

Sedan Kia Optima 2013 2.0 T-GDI has been produced from January, 2013 to December, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 278 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Optima 2013 - 2015 version and torque 365 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 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 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available.
More engine specs 
This Kia Optima 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-20, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.1 litres.

Kia Optima 2013 2.0 T-GDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.

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.

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 2013

Kia Optima 2013 2.0 T-GDI technical data

Model: Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2013. January ... 2015. December 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 278 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 365 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.85m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Trunk capacity: 436 litres
Gross weight: 2120 kg

Kia Optima 2013 2.0 T-GDI engine G4KH

Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 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 120,000 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 2013 2.0 T-GDI oil type 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.1 litres (6.4 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 6.8 litres (7.2 quarts)
Power 240 - 280 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 353 - 365 NM ON 1750 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 14 years
Engine also used on Hyundai Santa FE Kia Sportage Hyundai Sonata Kia Sorento Hyundai i30 and 2 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 [2013 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Optima 2013 1.7 CRDi 16V

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.7 Diesel 136 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Optima 2013 1.7 CRDi 16V 1.7 Diesel 136 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Optima 2013 2.0 Jan 2013 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 165 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Optima 2013 2.0 Jan 2013 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 165 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Optima 2013 2.0 T-GDI

Most powerfull petrol version (278 HP)

2.0 Petrol 278 HP - Automatic (6)
Kia Optima 2013 2.0i 16V Hybrid

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds

2.0 Hybrid 48 HP 5.1 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Optima 2013 2.4 Jan 2013 — Jan 2015 2.4 Petrol 194 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Optima 2013 reviews
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