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Kia Optima Curb Weight: 3,230 lbs to 3,792 lbs

The 2020 Kia Optima ranges from 3,230 lbs (Lx/lx+/ex/ex Tech 4dr Sedan) to 3,792 lbs (Phev 4dr Sedan), a spread of 562 lbs across 4 recorded configurations.

Latest model year (2020):

3,230–3,792 lbs

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026
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Kia Optima Curb Weight — All Years

YearBody Style / VariantCurb WeightWheelbaseLength
2020Config 1 of 4OPTIMA SX/SXL 4DR SEDAN3,558 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2020Config 2 of 4OPTIMA PHEV 4DR SEDAN3,792 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2020Config 3 of 4OPTIMA LX/LX+/EX/EX TECH 4DR SEDAN3,230 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2020Config 4 of 4OPTIMA HYBRID 4DR SEDAN3,490 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2019Config 1 of 4OPTIMA SX/SXL 4DR SEDAN3,558 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2019Config 2 of 4OPTIMA PHEV 4DR SEDAN3,792 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2019Config 3 of 4OPTIMA LX/LX+/EX/EX TECH 4DR SEDAN3,230 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2019Config 4 of 4OPTIMA HYBRID 4DR SEDAN3,490 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2018Config 1 of 4OPTIMA SX/SXL 4DR SEDAN3,594 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2018Config 2 of 4OPTIMA PHEV 4DR SEDAN3,792 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2018Config 3 of 4OPTIMA LX/LX+/EX/LX ECO TURBO 4DR SEDAN3,225 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2018Config 4 of 4OPTIMA HYBRID 4DR SEDAN3,490 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2017Config 1 of 4OPTIMA SX/SXL 4DR SEDAN3,594 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2017Config 2 of 4OPTIMA PHEV 4DR SEDAN3,792 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2017Config 3 of 4OPTIMA LX/LX+/EX/LX ECO TURBO 4DR SEDAN3,225 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2017Config 4 of 4OPTIMA HYBRID 4DR SEDAN3,490 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2016Config 1 of 2OPTIMA SX/SXL 4DR SEDAN3,594 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2016Config 2 of 2OPTIMA LX/LX+/EX/LX ECO TURBO 4DR SEDAN3,225 lbs110.63 in191.339 in
2015Config 1 of 3OPTIMA SX TURBO 4DR SEDAN3,468 lbs110.236 in190.551 in
2015Config 2 of 3OPTIMA LX/EX/SX 4DR SEDAN3,236 lbs110.236 in190.551 in
2015Config 3 of 3OPTIMA HYBRID LX/EX/EX PREMIUM 4DR SEDAN3,497 lbs110.236 in190.551 in

Curb weights sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database and recorded per body style, with fluids and a full fuel tank but no occupants or cargo.

How the figure moved since 2015

The lightest 2015 record is 3,236 lbs; the lightest 2020 record is 3,230 lbs — 6 lbs lighter (0.2%).

At the top of the range the 2020 file reaches 3,792 lbs against 3,497 lbs in 2015, a 295 lbs increase — driven by which configurations exist, not by the same truck gaining mass.

Weights, track and weight distribution from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications; powertrain list and MPG from fueleconomy.gov (US DOE).

Questions these figures answer

How much does a 2020 Kia Optima weigh?

Between 3,230 lbs (Lx/lx+/ex/ex Tech 4dr Sedan) and 3,792 lbs (Phev 4dr Sedan), depending on the configuration.

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