Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0

Kia Optima 2000 2.0 petrol description

Sedan Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0 has been produced from January, 2000 to January, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 180 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 220 up to 370 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Kia Optima 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.1 litres.

Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 195 km/h.

Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0 fuel consumption is 9.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Kia Optima 2000 - 2005 versions, fuel consumption in city - 13.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Kia Optima version with manual gearbox (Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0 MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km.
Kia Optima 2000

Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0 technical data

Model: Kia Optima I 2.0
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2000. January ... 2005. January 
Engine: 1997 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 136 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 180 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 195 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.7 (combined) 13.1 (urban) 7.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.73m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters
Trunk capacity: 479 litres
Gross weight: 1985 kg

Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0 engine FED

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 9.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.1 litres (4.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Power 128 - 140 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 171 - 181 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1993
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Kia Sportage Kia Carens Kia Magentis Kia Clarus

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 [2000 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Optima 2000 1.8 1.8 Petrol 134 HP - Manual (5)
Kia Optima 2000 1.8 1.8 Petrol 134 HP - Automatic (4)
Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Optima 2000 I 2.0 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Optima 2000 LX 2.4 2.4 Petrol 151 HP - Manual (5)
Kia Optima 2000 LX 2.4 2.4 Petrol 151 HP - Automatic (4)
Kia Optima 2000 I 2.5 V6

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

2.5 Petrol 169 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Optima 2000 I 2.5 V6 2.5 Petrol 169 HP 10.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Optima 2001 LX 2.7 V6 Jan 2001 — Jan 2005

Most powerfull version (181 HP)

2.7 Petrol 181 HP - Automatic (4)
Kia Optima 2000 reviews
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