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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 By 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

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2019 Kia Optima 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2019 Kia Optima is 6.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.10 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2019 Kia Optima SX Turbo
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  93.9

2017 Kia Optima 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2017 Kia Optima is 7.95 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.15 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid EX
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88
Vehicle
2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  89

2016 Kia Optima 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2016 Kia Optima is 7.25 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.62 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2016 Kia Optima EX
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  90
Vehicle
2016 Kia Optima LX 1.6T
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  92
Vehicle
2016 Kia Optima LX 1.6T
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  90.1
Vehicle
2016 Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  90.3
Vehicle
2016 Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  91
Vehicle
2016 Kia Optima SX Turbo
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.2 sec @  94

2014 Kia Optima 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2014 Kia Optima is 8.25 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.40 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2014 Kia Optima EX
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  86.5
Vehicle
2014 Kia Optima Hybrid EX
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  88

2013 Kia Optima 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2013 Kia Optima is 7.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2013 Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  90.4

2012 Kia Optima 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2012 Kia Optima is 8.00 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.20 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2012 Kia Optima EX
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  89

2011 Kia Optima 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2011 Kia Optima is 7.46 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.83 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2011 Kia Optima EX
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  89
Vehicle
2011 Kia Optima EX
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88.3
Vehicle
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  84.7
Vehicle
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
0-60 Time
9.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.1 sec @  83
Vehicle
2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  96
Vehicle
2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  91.2
Vehicle
2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo
0-60 Time
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  90.7
Vehicle
2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
sec @ 
Vehicle
2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  99.4

2008 Kia Optima 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2008 Kia Optima is 8.80 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.70 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2008 Kia Optima EX
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.7 sec @  84.3

2007 Kia Optima 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2007 Kia Optima is 8.75 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.75 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2007 Kia Optima EX
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  83
Vehicle
2007 Kia Optima EX V6
0-60 Time
8.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  85

2006 Kia Optima 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2006 Kia Optima is 8.90 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 17.00 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2006 Kia Optima EX
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @  83

2003 Kia Optima 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2003 Kia Optima is 8.30 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2003 Kia Optima LX
0-60 Time
8.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  84

2001 Kia Optima 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2001 Kia Optima is 8.77 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2001 Kia Optima SE V6
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  85
Vehicle
2001 Kia Optima SE V6
0-60 Time
9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  84.3
Vehicle
2001 Kia Optima 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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