Kia Optima 2010 2.0 petrol description
Sedan Kia Optima 2010 III 2.0T has been produced from January, 2010 to January, 2013. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 274 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Optima 2010 - 2013 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.
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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 2010 III 2.0T has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
The fuel consumption of this Kia Optima 2010 III 2.0T in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.8 litres per 100km (11.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.

Kia Optima 2010 III 2.0T technical data
Model: | Kia Optima III 2.0T | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2010. January ... 2013. January | ||
Engine: | 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 274 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): | 8.8 (combined) 10.7 (urban) 6.9 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.85m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.46m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 436 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 1980 kg |
Kia Optima 2010 III 2.0T engine G4KH
Engine displacement | 1998 cm3 |
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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 2010 III 2.0T 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 | 15 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 [2010 - 2013] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Kia Optima 2010 III 2.0i Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 | 2.0 Petrol | 165 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Kia Optima 2010 III 2.0i
Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 Most fuel efficient version |
2.0 Petrol | 165 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Kia Optima 2010 III 2.0T
Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 Most powerfull version (274 HP) |
2.0 Petrol | 274 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Kia Optima 2011 2.4 CVVT Jan 2011 — Dec 2011 | 2.4 Petrol | 180 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Kia Optima 2010 III 2.4i Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 | 2.4 Petrol | 180 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Kia Optima 2010 III 2.4 GDI Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 | 2.4 Petrol | 201 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Kia Optima 2011 2.4 GDI
Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds |
2.4 Petrol | 201 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) |