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2020 Kia Optima: Performance & Driving
Source-governed model-year information. Equipment can vary by trim and exact configuration.
Performance
published performance-related specifications for 2020 Kia Optima include EX 192 hp FWD 6-speed automatic, EX 202 hp FWD 6-speed automatic, EX Premium 178 hp FWD other-approved:automated-manual:7, LX 185 hp FWD 6-speed automatic, and S 185 hp FWD 6-speed automatic. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.
The governed output figures to compare are EX HEV FWD 6-speed automatic 192 hp, EX PHEV FWD 6-speed automatic 202 hp, EX Premium ICE FWD other-approved:automated-manual:7 178 hp, LX ICE FWD 6-speed automatic 185 hp, and S ICE FWD 6-speed automatic 185 hp. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2020 Kia Optima version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
Documented details
- EX HEV FWD 6-speed automatic 192 hp
- EX PHEV FWD 6-speed automatic 202 hp
- EX Premium ICE FWD other-approved:automated-manual:7 178 hp
- LX ICE FWD 6-speed automatic 185 hp
- S ICE FWD 6-speed automatic 185 hp
Questions about Performance & Driving
What horsepower or torque figures are documented for the 2020 Kia Optima?
The documented engine output by version is EX: 192 hp, EX: 202 hp, EX Premium: 178 hp, LX: 185 hp, and S: 185 hp. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.
Vehicle specifications, pricing and equipment may vary by trim, configuration, market and time. Verify the exact vehicle before purchase.