Kia Optima 2015 GT 2.0 T-GDI

Kia Optima 2015 2.0 petrol description

Sedan Kia Optima 2015 GT 2.0 T-GDI has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2018. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 245 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Optima 2015 - 2018 version and torque 353 Nm (Newton metres) on 1350 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.
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This Kia Optima 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-20, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.1 litres.

Kia Optima 2015 GT 2.0 T-GDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Kia Optima 2015 GT 2.0 T-GDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 240 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Kia Optima 2015 GT 2.0 T-GDI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.2 litres per 100km (12.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Kia real everyday fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100 km, which is 12% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Kia Optima fuel consumption.

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 2015

Kia Optima 2015 GT 2.0 T-GDI technical data

Model: Kia Optima GT 2.0 T-GDI
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2016. January ... 2018. December 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 245 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 353 NM ON 1350 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 240 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2 (combined) 11.8 (urban) 6.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100km (25.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.86m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Trunk capacity: 510 litres
Gross weight: 2120 kg

Kia Optima 2015 GT 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 2015 GT 2.0 T-GDI oil type 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.1 litres (6.4 quarts) More service info
Power 240 - 280 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 353 - 365 NM ON 1350 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 [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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