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Quick notes on Kia Optima transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 AT, 7 DCT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
    • Average torque: 274 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1579 kg / 3482 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2299 kg / 5069 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2018 Kia Optima through generations

  • 2.4 GDI —6 AT (241 Nm)
  • 1.6 GDI Turbo —7 DCT (264 Nm)
  • 2.0 GDI Turbo —6 AT (353 Nm)
  • 1.6 CRDi —7 DCT (320 Nm)
  • 2.0 GDI —6 AT (190 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4 GDI 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.6 GDI Turbo 7 DCT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 GDI Turbo 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.6 CRDi 7 DCT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 GDI 6 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4 GDI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.6 GDI Turbo Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 GDI Turbo Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.6 CRDi Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 GDI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.4 GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 GDI Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 GDI Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 CRDi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Optima transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 7 DCT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5600 rpm
      • Average torque: 265 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1594 kg / 3515 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2314 kg / 5102 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 Kia Optima through generations

  • 2.0 CVVL —6 AT (196 Nm)
  • 1.6 T-GDI —7 DCT (265 Nm)
  • 1.6 CRDi —7 DCT (320 Nm)
  • GT 2.0 T-GDI —6 AT (353 Nm)
  • 2.0 GDI —6 MT (189 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 CVVL 6 AT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 T-GDI 7 DCT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 CRDi 7 DCT—11.2 s to 60 mph (11.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • GT 2.0 T-GDI 6 AT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 CVVL 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 1.6 T-GDI 7 DCT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.6 CRDi 7 DCT—4000 rpm.
  • GT 2.0 T-GDI 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 GDI 6 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 CVVL Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    1.6 T-GDI Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    1.6 CRDi Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    GT 2.0 T-GDI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 GDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 CVVL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.6 T-GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6 CRDi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle GT 2.0 T-GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 GDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Optima transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5625 rpm
      • Average torque: 270 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1615 kg / 3561 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2335 kg / 5149 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Kia Optima through generations

  • 1.7 CRDI —6 MT (340 Nm)
  • 2.0 CVVL —6 AT (196 Nm)
  • GT 2.0 T-GDI —6 AT (353 Nm)
  • 2.0 GDi —6 AT (189 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.7 CRDI 6 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CVVL 6 AT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • GT 2.0 T-GDI 6 AT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 GDi 6 AT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.7 CRDI 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 CVVL 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • GT 2.0 T-GDI 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 GDi 6 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.7 CRDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 CVVL Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    GT 2.0 T-GDI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 GDi Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 1.7 CRDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 CVVL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle GT 2.0 T-GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 GDi
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Optima transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5625 rpm
      • Average torque: 270 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1586 kg / 3497 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2306 kg / 5085 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Kia Optima through generations

  • 2.0 CVVL —6 AT (196 Nm)
  • 1.7 CRDi —6 MT (340 Nm)
  • 2.0 GDI —6 AT (189 Nm)
  • GT 2.0 T-GDI —6 AT (353 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 CVVL 6 AT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7 CRDi 6 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • GT 2.0 T-GDI 6 AT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 CVVL 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 1.7 CRDi 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 GDI 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • GT 2.0 T-GDI 6 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 CVVL Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    1.7 CRDi Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 GDI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    GT 2.0 T-GDI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 CVVL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.7 CRDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle GT 2.0 T-GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Optima transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5883 rpm
      • Average torque: 251 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1511 kg / 3332 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2186 kg / 4820 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 Kia Optima through generations

  • 2.0 T-GDI —6 AT (365 Nm)
  • 2.4 GDI —6 AT (245 Nm)
  • 2.0 CVVT 16V EcoDynamics —6 AT (196 Nm)
  • 1.7 CRDi 16V —6 AT (325 Nm)
  • 2.0 CVVT 16V —6 MT (196 Nm)
  • 2.0i 16V Hybrid —6 AT (180 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 CVVT 16V EcoDynamics 6 AT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7 CRDi 16V 6 AT—11 s to 60 mph (11.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CVVT 16V 6 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 16V Hybrid 6 AT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 T-GDI 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.4 GDI 6 AT—6300 rpm.
  • 2.0 CVVT 16V EcoDynamics 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 1.7 CRDi 16V 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 CVVT 16V 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0i 16V Hybrid 6 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 T-GDI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.4 GDI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    2.0 CVVT 16V EcoDynamics Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    1.7 CRDi 16V Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 CVVT 16V Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.0i 16V Hybrid Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 T-GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.4 GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 CVVT 16V EcoDynamics
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.7 CRDi 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 CVVT 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0i 16V Hybrid
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Optima transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6125 rpm
      • Average torque: 260 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1441 kg / 3177 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2071 kg / 4567 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 Kia Optima through generations

  • 2.4 CVVT —6 AT (231 Nm)
  • 2.0 CVVT 16V —6 AT (198 Nm)
  • 2.4 GDI —6 AT (245 Nm)
  • 2.0 T-GDI —6 AT (365 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.4 CVVT 6 AT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CVVT 16V 6 AT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 GDI 6 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4 CVVT 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 CVVT 16V 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.4 GDI 6 AT—6300 rpm.
  • 2.0 T-GDI 6 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4 CVVT Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 CVVT 16V Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.4 GDI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    2.0 T-GDI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.4 CVVT
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 CVVT 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.4 GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 T-GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Optima transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 5 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 245 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1472 kg / 3246 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2147 kg / 4734 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Kia Optima through generations

  • 2.0 CVVT —5 MT (197 Nm)
  • 2.7 V6 —5 AT (247 Nm)
  • 2.0 CRDi —6 MT (305 Nm)
  • 2.4 CVVT —5 MT (229 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 CVVT 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.7 V6 5 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CRDi 6 MT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 CVVT 5 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.7 V6 5 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 CRDi 6 MT—3800 rpm.
  • 2.4 CVVT 5 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 CVVT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.7 V6 Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 CRDi Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3800 rpm. 96%
    2.4 CVVT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 CVVT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.7 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 CRDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 CVVT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Optima transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 5 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 247 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1475 kg / 3252 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2150 kg / 4741 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Kia Optima through generations

  • 2.0 CRDi —6 MT (305 Nm)
  • 2.0 CVVT —5 MT (188 Nm)
  • 2.7i V6 24V —5 AT (247 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 CRDi 6 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CVVT 5 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 CRDi 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 CVVT 5 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.7i V6 24V 5 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 CRDi Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 CVVT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.7i V6 24V Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 CRDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 CVVT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.7i V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Optima transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 10.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6000 rpm
      • Average torque: 203 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1443 kg / 3182 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2073 kg / 4571 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2003 Kia Optima through generations

  • 2.0i 16V —5 MT (181 Nm)
  • 2.0 —4 AT (193 Nm)
  • LX 2.4 —4 AT (199 Nm)
  • 1.8 —5 MT (169 Nm)
  • LX 2.7 V6 —4 AT (245 Nm)
  • 2.5 V6 —4 AT (229 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0i 16V 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0i 16V 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 4 AT—6000 rpm.
  • LX 2.4 4 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.8 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • LX 2.7 V6 4 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.5 V6 4 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0i 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    LX 2.4 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    LX 2.7 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.5 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle LX 2.4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle LX 2.7 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.5 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Optima transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6000 rpm
      • Average torque: 212 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1452 kg / 3202 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2127 kg / 4690 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2000 Kia Optima through generations

  • 2.5 V6 —5 MT (230 Nm)
  • 1.8 —5 MT (169 Nm)
  • 2.0 —5 MT (180 Nm)
  • LX 2.4 —4 AT (216 Nm)
  • LX 2.5 V6 —4 AT (229 Nm)
  • LX 2.7 V6 —4 AT (245 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.5 V6 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 5 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 V6 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.8 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • LX 2.4 4 AT—6000 rpm.
  • LX 2.5 V6 4 AT—6000 rpm.
  • LX 2.7 V6 4 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 V6 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    LX 2.4 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    LX 2.5 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    LX 2.7 V6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.5 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle LX 2.4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle LX 2.5 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle LX 2.7 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%