KIA OPTIMA (2012-15) 4DR SALOON 1.7 CRDI ECODYNAMICS DPF SS 134 EU5 2 TECH 6SPD

Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks

The KIA OPTIMA (2012-15) 4DR SALOON 1.7 CRDI ECODYNAMICS DPF SS 134 EU5 2 TECH 6SPD is a roomy family saloon, offering an alternative to the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Insignia and Volkswagen Passat. Its styling and generous cabin make it suited to longer journeys rather than navigating tight parking spaces.

With a 1.7-litre diesel and six-speed manual, this Optima suits commuters and families wanting comfortable motorway travel and sensible fuel use. Tech trim brings useful equipment, while EcoDynamics reflects its efficiency focus. Less obvious than mainstream rivals, it offers a distinctive, well-equipped saloon with plenty of passenger space.

mycarcheck.com records 140 look-ups across 79 distinct VINs for this model, a snapshot rather than a full market survey. Average private-sale valuation is £4,200; cars average 100,000 miles, 8,000 annually and just over three previous keepers. Check each car’s history, condition and service records before buying. Use these figures as a guide.

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Key Findings

The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 79 different vehicles, run between February 19th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.

140
Lookups

3
Hidden Histories

109k
Average Mileage

£4,200
Average Valuation