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Engines & Power

Optima LX MT

Kizashi S FWD

300 RWD

Standard Engine 2.4L 200 hp I4 2.4L 185 hp I4 3.6L 292 hp V6
Horsepower 200 @ 6300 RPM 185 @ 6500 RPM 292 @ 6350 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 186 @ 4250 RPM 170 @ 4000 RPM 260 @ 4800 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 16/DOHC 16/DOHC 24/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 2359 2393 3604
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.46 X 3.82 3.62 X 3.54 3.78 X 3.27
Compression Ratio 11.3:1 10.0:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/DI Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/SEFI
Turbocharger No No No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

Optima LX MT

Kizashi S FWD

300 RWD

Standard Transmission 6-Speed Manual Overdrive 6-Speed Manual Overdrive 8-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Payload & Towing

Optima LX MT

Kizashi S FWD

300 RWD

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 102.20 105.40 106.30
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 15.40 13.30 16.30
Standard Towing (lb.) No data No data 1000
Max Towing (lb.) No data No data 1000
Standard Payload (lb.) No data No data No data
Max Payload (lb.) No data No data No data
Standard GVWR (lb.) No data 4409 5100
Max GVWR (lb.) No data 4409 5100

Braking & Traction

Optima LX MT

Kizashi S FWD

300 RWD

4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive N/A N/A N/A
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Automatic Load-Leveling N/A N/A N/A
Electronic Brake Assistance Std. Std. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Locking Differential N/A N/A N/A
Traction Control Std. Std. Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System Std. Std. Std.
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