Kia Optima
The Kia Optima is a wagon and sedan model, produced 2012–2020, spanning 6 generations with 45 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Optima SW Facelift 2018 (2018-2020), Optima Facelift 2018 (2018-2020), Optima SW (2016-2018) and Optima JF (2015-2018). Body styles across the Optima lineage span wagon and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Optima JF (2015-2018) generation is the most extensively documented, with 13 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your Optima generation.
How many generations does the Kia Optima have?
The Kia Optima has 6 generations with 45 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Kia Optima produced?
The Kia Optima has been produced 2012–2020. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Kia Optima?
The Kia Optima is available as Wagon, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
Optima SW Facelift 2018 (2018-2020)
Optima Facelift 2018 (2018-2020)
Optima SW (2016-2018)
Optima JF (2015-2018)
Optima (2014-2015)
Optima (2012-2014)
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima (2012-2014)2012–2014 | 145 hp | 9.8 s | 6 | €29k–€41k |
| Optima (2014-2015)2014–2015 | 144 hp | 9.9 s | 5 | €29k–€41k |
| Optima JF (2015-2018)2015–2018 | 151 hp | 10.1 s | 13 | €31k–€56k |
| Optima Facelift 2018 (2018-2020)2018–2020 | 158 hp | 10.4 s | 4 | €37k–€43k |