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Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) or Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)?

2005–2010 vs 2000–2005 · Sedan vs Sedan

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Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)2005–2010 · 8 engines · LX, EX, SXSpecifications →Listings →
Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)2000–2005 · 6 engines · LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →
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Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)2005–2010no listings
Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)2000–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length4,735 mmLength4,730 mm
Width1,805 mmWidth1,820 mm
Height1,480 mmHeight1,410 mm
Wheelbase2,720 mmWheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance160 mmGround clearance160 mm
Trunk volume420 lTrunk volume479 l
Curb weight1,415 kg–1,550 kgCurb weight1,405 kg–1,525 kg
Fuel tank62 lFuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years2005–2010Production years2000–2005
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan
Number of engines8Number of engines6
Power103–142 kW (140–193 hp)Power100–125 kW (136–170 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–2.7Displacement (l)2.0–2.7
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 CRDiLowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 2.0
Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.7 V6 193Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 2.5 V6
Top speed222 km/hTop speed215 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim21 · LXItems in the base trim17 · LX
Items in the top trim26 · EXItems in the top trim21 · EX
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System✓
AUX input✓AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety7 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags—
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) or Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)?

Length: Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) 4,735 mm, Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) 4,730 mm (a 5 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,720 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 420 vs 479 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) or Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)?

The most frugal Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) uses 6 l/100 km (2.0 CRDi); the most frugal Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) 8.9 l/100 km (2.0).

Which is more powerful — Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) or Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)?

The strongest Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.7 V6 193); the strongest Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) 125 kW (170 hp) (2.7 V6 AT).

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