Kia Optima Engine Specifications
The 2020 Kia Optima is offered with 1.6L–2.4L engines in 4-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2020):
The Kia Optima is available with 4 2.0L and Automatic (AM6) (Front-Wheel Drive).
Kia Optima Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2016 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 | 1.6L | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2015 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 | 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Kia Optima Engine Specs FAQ
What engine does the Kia Optima have?
The Kia Optima is available with 4 cylinder engines ranging up to 2.0L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Kia Optima available with all-wheel drive?
Check the drive column in the table above to see available drivetrain configurations.