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About the Kia Optima
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2020 Kia Optima is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $33,390 for the SI variant and topping out at $44,490 for the GT.
There are 2 variants of the Optima available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2019.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/350Nm) and 2.4L petrol direct injection (138kW/241Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2020 Optima was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
88.46 - 110.71 kW/t
75.18 kW/t
234.59 kW/t
Boot Space
510 litres
330 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.33 - 8.47 L/100km
4.2 L/100km
10.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
824 - 843 km
588 km
1,238 km
Price
$33,390 - $44,490
$23,890
$182,900
Warranty (Years)
7 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
80,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
20 years
1 year
32 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
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2020 Kia Optima Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Optima
The most fuel efficient Kia Optima is the Si with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Kia Optima | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Optima?
You should service your Optima at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Optima's warranty.
2020 Kia Optima Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Optima?
The Kia Optima offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Kia Optima FAQs
The cheapest Kia Optima is the Si that starts from $33,390.
The most expensive Kia Optima is the GT that starts from $44,490.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Optima is offered by the Si which can tow 1700 kg
The largest Kia Optima is the Si which measures 1860mm wide, 4855mm in length and sits 1465mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Optima is the GT which has 180kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Kia Optima is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Optima is the GT which weighs 2120 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Optima uses unleaded.