Overview
The 2011 Kia Optima Sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $18,995. For that price, it mainly competes with the Hyundai Sonata, the Honda Accord, and the Toyota Camry. Between 4 trims, the 2011 Kia Optima offers two powertrains. The base engine is a 2.4L Inline-4 engine making 200 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 274 horsepower-making 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard on the base LX and all other trims are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Kia Optima reaches 60 mph from zero in 8.9 seconds on its base engine which gets pumped up to 6.5 seconds on the turbocharged engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Kia Optima can manage a combined fuel economy between 26 and 28 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the Optima comes in really pull you towards itself.
