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    2016 Kia Optima

    New from

    $34,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.3 - 8.5 L / 100km

    About the Kia Optima

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Kia Optima is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $34,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SI variant and topping out at $43,990 for the GT.

    There are 2 variants of the Optima available in Australia.

    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 new 2016 Optima is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    87.07 - 109.09 kW/t
    67.44 kW/t
    119.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    510 litres
    421 litres
    650 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.3 - 8.5 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    9.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    824 - 843 km
    606 km
    1,458 km
    Price
    $34,490 - $43,990
    $22,490
    $52,590
    Warranty (Years)
    7 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    3 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,060 - 2,120 kg
    1,805 kg
    2,320 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 - 1,700 kg
    300 kg
    2,000 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    135 mm
    125 mm
    171 mm

    2016 Kia Optima Price

    Si

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$34,490

    GT

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$43,990
    *excl. on-roads

    2016 Kia Optima Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Optima

    Si

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Hyundai Lf
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.07
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 510
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1020
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1423
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1155
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1475
      • Front Track (mm): 1597
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 135
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.0
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 45.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.4
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1465
      • Overall Length (mm): 4855
      • Overall Width (mm): 1860
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 970
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1422
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 905
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1432
      • Rear Track (mm): 1608
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2805
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 88.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 194
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.4
      • Engine (cc): 2359
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 97.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 843
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 188
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 138
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 241
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20160714
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Mechanical
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 84
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 84
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 84
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 84
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 84
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2060
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1585
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1540
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    GT

    Adds to Si:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Speaker Subwoofer
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.09
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 86.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 199
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Stroke Engine: 86.0
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Number Of Display Screens: 2
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 824
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 245
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 180
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Detection
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Ventilated
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Visibility
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2120
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1650
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1605
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
    Removes from Si:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.07
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 88.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 194
      • Engine (l): 2.4
      • Engine (cc): 2359
      • Stroke Engine: 97.0
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 843
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 188
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 138
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 241
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2060
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1585
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1540
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    See all 2016 Kia Optima Specs

    2016 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 OptimaFuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.3 L/100km
    See all Kia Optima Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Optima?

    The Kia Optima has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 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.

    Kia Optima FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Optima is the Si that starts from $34,490.

    The most expensive Kia Optima is the GT that starts from $43,990.

    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.

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