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    2016 Kia Optima

    Used from

    $31,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.9 - 8.5 L / 100km

    About the Kia Optima

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2016 Kia Optima is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $31,490 for the SI variant and topping out at $43,990 for the GT.

    There are 4 variants of the Optima available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2014.

    Engine options include 2.4L petrol direct injection (148kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/350Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2016 Optima was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Optima models from other years

    2016 Kia Optima Price

    SLi

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$36,490

    Si

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$34,490

    Platinum

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$40,990

    GT

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$43,990
    *excl. on-roads

    2016 Kia Optima Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Optima

    Si

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Headroom Front: 1015
      • Headroom Front: 1020
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Headroom Rear: 970
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1388
      • Hip Room Front: 1423
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1384
      • Hip Room Rear: 1422
      • Leg Room Front (in): 45.5
      • Leg Room Front: 1155
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34.6
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 880
      • Leg Room Rear: 905
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1455
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1475
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1415
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1432
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Rain Sensor

    SLi

    Adds to Si:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Infinity
      • Number Of: 7
      • Subwoofer
    Removes from Si:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Headroom Front: 1020
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Rear: 970
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1423
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1422
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 905
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1475
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1432
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Responsive suspension
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Platinum

    Adds to SLi:
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from SLi:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    GT

    Adds to Platinum:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Detection
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Headroom Front: 1020
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Rear: 970
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1423
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1422
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 905
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1475
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1432
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Responsive suspension
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    Removes from Platinum:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Head rests
      • Active
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Front: 1015
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1388
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1384
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 880
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1455
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1415
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Infinity
      • Number Of: 7
    See all 2016 Kia Optima Specs

    2016 Kia Optima Dimensions

    1455mm
    1830mm
    4845mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Kia Optima Dimensions

    2016 Kia Optima Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Optima

    The most fuel efficient Kia Optima is the SLi with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.9L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Optima that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.5L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Kia OptimaFuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.9 L/100km
    See all Kia Optima Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Optima?

    The Kia Optima has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Kia Optima Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Optima?

    The Kia Optima offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Optima FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Optima is the Si that starts from $31,490.

    The most expensive Kia Optima is the GT that starts from $43,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Optima is offered by the Si which can tow 1700 kg

    The largest Kia Optima is the Si which measures 1860mm wide, 4855mm in length and sits 1465mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Optima is the GT which has 180kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Kia Optima is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Optima is the GT which weighs 2120 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Optima uses unleaded.