2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Tested: A Minor Boost from Electrons

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VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

PRICE AS TESTED: $41,355 (base price: $36,105)

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve Atkinson-cycle 2.0-liter inline-4, 154 hp, 140 lb-ft; permanent-magnet synchronous AC motor, 67 hp, 151 lb-ft; combined output, 202 hp, 276 lb-ft; 9.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 110.4 in
Length: 191.1 in
Width: 73.2 in Height: 57.5 in
Passenger volume: 105 cu ft
Trunk volume: 10 cu ft
Curb weight: 3892 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 8.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 21.2 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 33.5 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 8.3 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 4.1 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 5.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.2 sec @ 89 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 123 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 185 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.80 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA combined: 40 mpg
EPA combined gasoline+electricity: 103 MPGe
C/D observed: 40 MPGe
C/D observed 75-mph highway driving: 44 MPGe
C/D observed highway range: 580 mi

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