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Kia Optima 0-60 Times

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The Kia Optima zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 30 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Kia Optima 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Kia Optima is 2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 14.5 seconds at 99.4 , according to Road & Track.

The slowest tested Kia Optima is 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 17.1 seconds at 83 , according to Road & Track.

Out of all the Kia Optima tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 7.82 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 16.07 seconds at 88.59 mph.

Average Kia Optima 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2019
6.70 sec
15.10 sec
2017
7.95 sec
16.15 sec
2016
7.25 sec
15.62 sec
2014
8.25 sec
16.40 sec
2013
7.20 sec
15.60 sec
2012
8.00 sec
16.20 sec
2011
7.46 sec
15.83 sec
2008
8.80 sec
16.70 sec
2007
8.75 sec
16.75 sec
2006
8.90 sec
17.00 sec
2003
8.30 sec
16.60 sec
2001
8.77 sec
16.60 sec

All Kia Optima Performance Tests

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0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
Optima 2019 by Kia SX Turbo
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  93.9
Vehicle
Optima 2017 by Kia Hybrid EX
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88
Vehicle
Optima 2017 by Kia Plug-In Hybrid EX
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  89
Vehicle
Optima 2016 by Kia EX
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  90
Vehicle
Optima 2016 by Kia LX 1.6T
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  92
Vehicle
Optima 2016 by Kia LX 1.6T
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  90.1
Vehicle
Optima 2016 by Kia SX Limited Turbo
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  90.3
Vehicle
Optima 2016 by Kia SX Limited Turbo
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  91
Vehicle
Optima 2016 by Kia SX Turbo
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  94
Vehicle
Optima 2014 by Kia EX
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  86.5
Vehicle
Optima 2014 by Kia Hybrid EX
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  88
Vehicle
Optima 2013 by Kia SX Limited Turbo
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  90.4
Vehicle
Optima 2012 by Kia EX
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  89
Vehicle
Optima 2011 by Kia EX
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  89
Vehicle
Optima 2011 by Kia EX
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88.3
Vehicle
Optima 2011 by Kia Hybrid
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  84.7
Vehicle
Optima 2011 by Kia Hybrid
0-60 Time
9.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.1 sec @  83
Vehicle
Optima 2011 by Kia SX Turbo
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  96
Vehicle
Optima 2011 by Kia SX Turbo
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  91.2
Vehicle
Optima 2011 by Kia SX Turbo
0-60 Time
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  90.7
Vehicle
Optima 2011 by Kia SX Turbo
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
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Vehicle
Optima 2011 by Kia SX Turbo
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  99.4
Vehicle
Optima 2008 by Kia EX
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.7 sec @  84.3
Vehicle
Optima 2007 by Kia EX
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  83
Vehicle
Optima 2007 by Kia EX V6
0-60 Time
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  85
Vehicle
Optima 2006 by Kia EX
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @  83
Vehicle
Optima 2003 by Kia LX
0-60 Time
8.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  84
Vehicle
Optima 2001 by Kia SE V6
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  85
Vehicle
Optima 2001 by Kia SE V6
0-60 Time
9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  84.3
Vehicle
Optima 2001 by Kia SE V6
0-60 Time
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  86

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Kia Optima 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Kia Optima for all model years available in our database.

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