The table below shows all 2008 Kia Optima specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 2008 Kia Optima warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.
Engine
2.7L V-6 185 HP 182.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission
5-spd Sportmatic w/OD
Fuel Economy City
20.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Engine
2.4L I-4 162 HP 164.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 5-spd Sportmatic w/OD
Fuel Economy City
21.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Engine
2.7L V-6 185 HP 182.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission
5-spd Sportmatic w/OD
Fuel Economy City
20.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Engine
2.4L I-4 162 HP 164.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd Sportmatic w/OD
Fuel Economy City
21.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Engine
2.7L V-6 185 HP 182.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission
5-spd Sportmatic w/OD
Battery
600 amp with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Exhaust
stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish
Traction Control
ABS & driveline
Engine
2.4L I-4 162 HP 164.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 5-spd Sportmatic w/OD
Battery
600 amp with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Traction Control
ABS & driveline
Engine
2.7L V-6 185 HP 182.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission
5-spd Sportmatic w/OD
Battery
600 amp with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Exhaust
stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish
Traction Control
ABS & driveline
Engine
2.4L I-4 162 HP 164.0 ft.lbs. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission
5-spd Sportmatic w/OD
Battery
600 amp with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Traction Control
ABS & driveline
Electronic Stability
electronic stability
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Shocks
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Shocks
gas-pressurized
Wheels
16.0 " silver aluminum / 17.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P205/60HR16.0BSW AS / P215/50VR17.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Electronic Stability
electronic stability
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Shocks
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Shocks
gas-pressurized
Wheels
16.0 " steel / 17.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P205/60HR16.0BSW AS / P215/50VR17.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Electronic Stability
electronic stability
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Shocks
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Shocks
gas-pressurized
Wheels
16.0 " silver aluminum / 17.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P205/60HR16.0BSW AS / P215/50VR17.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Electronic Stability
electronic stability
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Shocks
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Shocks
gas-pressurized
Wheels
16.0 " silver aluminum / 17.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P205/60HR16.0BSW AS / P215/50VR17.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Dashboard Insert
metal-look
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Dashboard Insert
metal-look
Heated Front Seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Front Headrests
adjustable w/tilt
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way / (4-way power)
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Dashboard Insert
metal-look
Dashboard Trim
leather/metal-look
Heated Front Seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Front Headrests
adjustable w/tilt
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way / (4-way power)
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Dashboard Insert
metal-look
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Overhead Console
mini with storage
Instrument Panel Storage
covered bin
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
radio steering wheel controls
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Door Locks
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
power
Remote Fuel Flap Release
power
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
Instrument Display
analog / digital/analog
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Computer
trip computer
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Type
telescopic tilt
Steering Wheel Material
leather/metal-look
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Sun Visor Strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Overhead Console
mini with storage
Instrument Panel Storage
covered bin
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
radio steering wheel controls
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Door Locks
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
power
Remote Fuel Flap Release
power
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
Instrument Display
analog / digital/analog
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Computer
trip computer
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Type
tilt / telescopic tilt
Steering Wheel Material
leather/metal-look
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Sun Visor Strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Rearview Mirror
auto-dimming day-night
Overhead Console
mini with storage
Instrument Panel Storage
covered bin
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Climate Control
automatic air conditioning
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
radio steering wheel controls
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Door Locks
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
power
Remote Fuel Flap Release
power
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
Garage Door Opener
HomeLink Wireless Control System
Instrument Display
analog / digital/analog
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Exterior Temperature
exterior temperature
Trip Computer
trip computer
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Type
telescopic tilt
Steering Wheel Material
leather/metal-look
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Sun Visor Strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Rearview Mirror
auto-dimming day-night
Overhead Console
mini with storage
Instrument Panel Storage
covered bin
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Climate Control
automatic air conditioning
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
radio steering wheel controls
Cruise Control
with steering wheel controls
Door Locks
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
power
Remote Fuel Flap Release
power
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
Garage Door Opener
HomeLink Wireless Control System
Instrument Display
analog / digital/analog
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Exterior Temperature
exterior temperature
Trip Computer
trip computer
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Type
telescopic tilt
Steering Wheel Material
leather/metal-look
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Sun Visor Strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
seat mounted
Overhead Airbag
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
Occupancy Sensor
occupancy sensor
Side Impact Bars
side impact beams
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
Security System
security system
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
seat mounted
Overhead Airbag
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
Occupancy Sensor
occupancy sensor
Side Impact Bars
side impact beams
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
seat mounted
Overhead Airbag
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
Occupancy Sensor
occupancy sensor
Side Impact Bars
side impact beams
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
Security System
security system
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
seat mounted
Overhead Airbag
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
Occupancy Sensor
occupancy sensor
Side Impact Bars
side impact beams
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
Security System
security system
Maximum Cargo Volume
14.8 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
2,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
57.1 "
Passenger Volume
104 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
14.8 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
14.8 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
2,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
57.1 "
Passenger Volume
104 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
14.8 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
14.8 cu.ft.
Max Trailer Weight
2,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
57.1 "
Passenger Volume
104 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
14.8 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
14.8 cu.ft.
Front Shoulder Room
57.1 "
Passenger Volume
104 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
14.8 cu.ft.
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Grille Moldings
chrome / black w/chrome surround
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote heated
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Grille Moldings
chrome / black w/chrome surround
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote heated
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Grille Moldings
chrome / black w/chrome surround
Paint
clearcoat monotone / pearlcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote heated
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Grille Moldings
chrome / black w/chrome surround
Paint
clearcoat monotone / pearlcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote heated
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Major Components Months/Miles
120/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
60/60,000
Accessories Months/Miles
60/60,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Major Components Months/Miles
120/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
60/60,000
Accessories Months/Miles
60/60,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Major Components Months/Miles
120/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
60/60,000
Accessories Months/Miles
60/60,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Major Components Months/Miles
120/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
60/60,000
Accessories Months/Miles
60/60,000