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John Bedrow 

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Updated on January 7, 2025

2020 Kia Optima LX 

The 2020 Kia Optima LX gets a 2.4-liter inline-four engine with 185 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. It reaches the 60 mph mark in 8.5 seconds. 

2020 Kia Optima LX 0-60 mph time 

2020 Kia Optima S

The 2020 Kia Optima S gets a standard four-cylinder engine with 185 hp under its hood. It makes it to the 60 mph mark in 7.4 seconds.

2020 Kia Optima S 0-60 mph time 

2020 Kia Optima SE 

The 2020 Kia Optima SE comes with a 185 hp inline-four engine that’s mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. It reaches the 60 mph mark in 7.6 seconds. 

2020 Kia Optima SE 0-60 mph time

2020 Kia Optima EX 

The 2020 Kia Optima EX gets a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four-cylinder engine with 178 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. It reaches the 60 mph mark in 7.5 seconds. 

2020 Kia Optima EX 0-60 mph time

2020 Kia Optima EX Premium 

The 2020 Kia Optima EX Premium gets a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 178 hp and 7-speed DCT under its hood. It reaches the 60 mph mark in 7.5 seconds.

2020 Kia Optima EX Premium 0-60 mph time 

2020 Kia Optima SX 

The 2020 Kia Optima SX gets a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 245 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. It reaches the 60 mph mark in 6.7 seconds. Car and Driver tests indicate a 0-60 time of 6.8 seconds 

2020 Kia Optima SX 0-60 mph time 

 

Model Name

Published 0-60 mph

Real World User 0-60 mph

2020 Kia Optima LX 

N/A

8.5 seconds 

2020 Kia Optima S

N/A

7.4 seconds 

2020 Kia Optima SE

N/A

7.6 seconds 

2020 Kia Optima EX

N/A

7.5 seconds 

2020 Kia Optima EX Premium

N/A

7.5 seconds 

2020 Kia Optima SX

6.8 seconds (C&D)

6.7 seconds 

Kia Optima

    Car
    Engine
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		2.4L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8 sec130 mph
    		2.4L 4cyl Inline 4 6M7.2 sec132 mph
    		2.4L 4cyl Inline 4 6M7.2 sec132 mph
    		2.4L 4cyl Inline 4 6A7.8 sec130 mph
    		2.4L 4cyl Inline 4 6A7.8 sec130 mph
    		2.4L 4cyl Inline 4 6A7.8 sec132 mph

    Kia Optima Hybrid Sedan

      Car
      Engine
      0-60 MPH
      Top Speed
      		SourceCompare
      		2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6A7.6 sec123 mph
      		2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6A7.6 sec123 mph
      		2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6A7.6 sec123 mph
      		2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6A7.7 sec123 mph
      		2.4L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8 sec123 mph
      		2.4L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8 sec123 mph

      Trim Wise 0-60

      Trims
      Configuration
      0-60 MPH
      Quarter Mile
      Top Speed
      		SourceCompare

      SX

      Ranked #1

      		2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A6.9 sec15.1 sec152 mph

      EX

      Ranked #2

      		1.6L 4cyl FWD 7AM7.9 sec16 sec130 mph

      EX Premium

      Ranked #2

      		1.6L 4cyl FWD 7AM7.9 sec16 sec130 mph

      LX

      Ranked #3

      		2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A8 sec16.2 sec130 mph

      S

      Ranked #3

      		2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A8 sec16.2 sec130 mph

      Special Edition

      Ranked #3

      		2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A8 sec16.2 sec130 mph

      Competitor's 0-60

        Car Name
        0-60 MPH
        Quarter Mile
        Top Speed
        		SourceCompare
        		8 sec16.2 sec130 mph
        		6.1 sec14.7 sec132 mph
        		6.1 sec14.6 sec-
        		6.7 sec14.9 sec-
        		6.8 sec14.3 sec124 mph
        2020 Mazda 3

        Ranked #4

        		7.5 sec15.8 sec130 mph

        Other Kia Cars

          Car Name
          Engine
          0-60 MPH
          Top Speed
          		SourceCompare
          2020 Kia K900

          Ranked #1

          		3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A5 sec149 mph
          		2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A6.1 sec132 mph
          		3.3L 6cyl 290 hp 8A6.7 sec-
          		3.8L 6cyl 8A7.1 sec132 mph
          		2.0L 4cyl 6M7.7 sec123 mph
          		3.3L 6cyl 8A7.7 sec-

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