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Kia Optima 0-60 Times and 1/4 Mile Times

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These are the latest Kia Optima 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times taken from reputable car magazine sources such as Car and Driver, MotorTrend and Road & Track. 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.

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.

Kia Optima 0-60 times and quarter mile times

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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2019 Kia Optima

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
SX Turbo
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.1 sec @   93.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/30/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2017 Kia Optima

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Hybrid EX
Engine
2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.1 sec @   88
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
39/46/31  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Plug-In Hybrid EX
Engine
2.0L I-4 + Elec 9.8-kWh
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @   89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/40  MPGe
Source
Car and Driver

2016 Kia Optima

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
EX
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile
15.9 sec @   90
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/35/25  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
LX 1.6T
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
7A
0-60
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile
15.8 sec @   92
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
28/39/30  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
LX 1.6T
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
7A
0-60
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile
15.8 sec @   90.1
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
28/39/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SX Limited Turbo
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @   90.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/32/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SX Limited Turbo
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile
15.4 sec @   91
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/32/24.2  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
SX Turbo
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile
15.2 sec @   94
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/32/22  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

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