2012 Kia Optima LX
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2015 Kia Optima EX

2012 Kia Optima  LX

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2015 Kia Optima  EX
2012 Kia Optima LX 2015 Kia Optima EX Difference
Name LX EX
Price $ 21,995 $ 27,495
Body Sedan Sedan
Doors 4 Doors 4 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve 2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Power 200 hp @ 6300 rpm 192 hp @ 6300 rpm
Number of Seats 5 Seats 5 Seats 0 (0%)
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode
Cargo Space 437.0 L 437.0 L 0 (0%)
Maximum Cargo Space 437.0 L 437.0 L 0 (0%)
Wheel Type 16'' alloy wheels 17'' alloy wheels
Series Optima III Optima III (facelift 2013)
Drivetrain Front wheel drive Front wheel drive
Horsepower 200 HP 192 HP 8 (4%)
Torque 218 N.m 210 N.m 8 (4%)
Top Speed 215 km/h 212 km/h 3 (1%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 7.9 s 8.6 s 0.7 (9%)
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption (City) 8.7 L/100km 10.2 L/100km 1.5 (17%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 5.7 L/100km 6.9 L/100km 1.2 (21%)
Gear Type auto auto
Weight 1,433 KG 1,530 KG
Brand Kia Kia
Model Optima Optima
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 15.6 s 16.2 s 0.6 (4%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 147.4 km/h 142.2 km/h 5.12 (3%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 25.9 s 26.8 s 0.9 (3%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 165.9 km/h 160.2 km/h 5.76 (3%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

Optima III vs Optima III (facelift 2013) Specifications

Comfort and Convenience

2012 Kia Optima LX 2015 Kia Optima EX
AM/FM stereo radioAM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary input jack and USB portYes
Air ConditionningManual air conditioningDual-zone auto climate control
Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
Driver Vanity MirrorDriver-side vanity mirrorDriver-side illuminated vanity mirror
Front WipersVariable intermittent windshield wipersRain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers
Heated Washer NozzleHeated windshield washer de-icerWindshield wiper defroster
Number of Speakers6 speakers6 speakers
Passenger Vanity MirrorFront passenger-side vanity mirrorIlluminated front passenger-side vanity mirror
Power Door LocksYesYes
Power WindowsPower windows with front one-touch up/down featurePower windows with front one-touch up/down feature
Reading LightFront reading lightsFront and rear reading lights
Remote Audio ControlsSteering wheel mounted audio controlsSteering wheel mounted audio controls
Remote Keyless EntryYesYes
Single CDCD/MP3 playerCD/MP3 player
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt and telescopic steering wheelTilt and telescopic steering wheel

Dimensions

2012 Kia Optima LX 2015 Kia Optima EX
Cargo Capacity437 L437 L
Curb Weight1454 kg1484 kg
Front Headroom1016 mm1015 mm
Front Legroom1155 mm1155 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity70 L70 L
Height1455 mm1451 mm
Length4845 mm4845 mm
Rear Headroom955 mm956 mm
Rear Legroom880 mm880 mm
Wheelbase2795 mm2795 mm
Width1830 mm1830 mm

Exterior Details

2012 Kia Optima LX 2015 Kia Optima EX
Door HandlesBody-color door handlesBody-color door handles
Front Fog LightsFog lightsFog lights
Headlight TypeHalogen headlightsHalogen headlights
Heated Exterior MirrorsHeated outside mirrorsHeated outside mirrors
MudguardFront and rear mud guardsFront and rear mud guards
Power Exterior MirrorsPower-adjustable outside mirrors with integrated turn signalsPower-adjustable outside mirrors
Side-Body TrimChrome door mouldingsChrome door mouldings

Interior Details

2012 Kia Optima LX 2015 Kia Optima EX
Door TrimCloth door trimLeatherette door trim
Folding Rear Seats60/40-split folding rear bench seat60/40-split folding rear bench seat
Front Seats Active HeadrestsActive front headrestsActive front headrests
Front Seats Driver LombarDriver's seat power lumbar support2-way driver's seat power lumbar support
Front Seats Front Seat TypeBucket front seatsBucket front seats
Front Seats HeatedHeated front seatsHeated front seats
Luxury Dashboard TrimMetal paint dash trimMetal paint dash trim
Seat TrimCloth seatsLeather seats
Trip ComputerYesYes

Mechanical

2012 Kia Optima LX 2015 Kia Optima EX
Engine Name2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Stability ControlYesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
Transmission6-speed manual transmission6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode

Overview

2012 Kia Optima LX 2015 Kia Optima EX
BodySedanSedan
Doors44
Engine2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Fuel Consumption8.7 (Manual City)5.7 (Manual Highway)10.2 (Automatic City)6.9 (Automatic Highway)
Power200 hp @ 6300 rpm192 hp @ 6300 rpm
Seats55
Transmission6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode
WarrantiesBumper-to-Bumper100000/km, 60/Months Emissions130000/km, 96/Months Powertrain100000/km, 60/Months Roadside Assistance100000/km, 60/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/MonthsBumper-to-Bumper100000/km, 60/Months Emissions130000/km, 96/Months Powertrain100000/km, 60/Months Roadside Assistance100000/km, 60/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/Months

Safety

2012 Kia Optima LX 2015 Kia Optima EX
Anti-Lock BrakesAnti-lock brakesAnti-lock brakes
Brake AssistBrake assistBrake assist
Brake Type4-wheel disc4-wheel disc
Child Seat AnchorChild seat tethersChild seat anchors
Driver AirbagDriver-side front airbagDriver-side front airbag
Electronic brake force distributionElectronic brake force distrbutionElectronic brake force distrbution
Front Seat BeltsRegularRegular
Hill Descent ControlHill assent systemHill assent system
Hill Start AssistHill start assist systemHill start assist system
Ignition DisableTheft-deterrent engine immobilizerTheft-deterrent engine immobilizer
Panic AlarmPanic alarmPanic alarm
Passenger AirbagPassenger-side front airbagPassenger-side front airbag
Roof Side CurtainSide-curtain airbagsSide-curtain airbags
Side AirbagFront side airbagsFront side airbags

Suspension and Steering

2012 Kia Optima LX 2015 Kia Optima EX
Front Anti-Roll BarYesYes
Front SuspensionIndependent front suspensionIndependent front suspension
Front TiresP205/65R16P215/55VR17
Power SteeringElectric-assist power rack-and-pinion steeringElectric-assist power rack-and-pinion steering
Rear Anti-Roll BarYesYes
Rear SuspensionIndependent rear suspensionIndependent rear suspension
Turning Circle10.9-meter turning circle diameter10.8-meter turning circle diameter
Wheel Type16'' alloy wheels17'' alloy wheels

2012 Kia Optima LX

The 2012 Kia Optima LX is a Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 200 hp @ 6300 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2012 Kia Optima LX has cargo capacity of 437 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1454 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2012 Kia Optima LX has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a It has 16'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 218 N.m of torque and a top speed of 215 km/h. The 2012 Kia Optima LX accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.6 seconds. Fuel consumption is 8.7 L/100km in the city and 5.7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 21,995

2015 Kia Optima EX

The 2015 Kia Optima EX is a Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 192 hp @ 6300 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2015 Kia Optima EX has cargo capacity of 437 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1484 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2015 Kia Optima EX has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a It has 17'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 210 N.m of torque and a top speed of 212 km/h. The 2015 Kia Optima EX accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16.2 seconds. Fuel consumption is 10.2 L/100km in the city and 6.9 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 27,495


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