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Verdict
Grande berline 5 étoiles Euro NCAP (2015), 510 litres de coffre en diesel. Les retours publiés sont peu nombreux et viennent surtout de CarVerif : chaîne de distribution et EGR du 1.7 CRDi, boîte DCT7 à surveiller. Privilégiez un exemplaire à carnet Kia complet, sous la garantie de 7 ans si possible.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €10,500 – €12,500
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.7 CRDi 141.
1.7 CRDi 141
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 141 hp · Crit'Air 2
Diesel 1.7 CRDi de 141 ch et 340 Nm, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (CarVerif). Version conseillée par CarVerif : manuelle, 2016-2018, sous 80 000 km.
Engine: Hyundai/Kia 1.7 CRDi
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7
Diesel · Automatic · 141 hp · Crit'Air 2
Même moteur avec boîte à double embrayage DCT7 ; CarVerif déconseille la DCT7 au-delà de 110 000 km sans factures d'embrayage.
Engine: Hyundai/Kia 1.7 CRDi
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
2.0 GDI PHEV 205
Hybrid · Automatic · 205 hp · Crit'Air 1
Hybride rechargeable : essence 2.0 (154 ch) plus moteur électrique, 205 ch cumulés, boîte automatique 6 rapports, coffre de 307 litres (automobile-propre, AutoScout24).
Market prices
€10,500 – €12,500
Indicative range: 2016 à 2017, médianes par année de 21 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €10,500 – €12,500 (2016 to 2017) | €12,500 | — | — |
| Germany | €12,399 – €18,795 (2016 to 2020) | €13,970 | — | 77 |
| Belgium | €12,999 – €15,000 (2016 to 2019) | €13,000 | — | 11 |
| Spain | €12,862 – €18,900 (2017 to 2020) | €15,385 | — | 46 |
| Italy | €12,900 – €13,790 (2017 to 2019) | €13,345 | — | 10 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Chaîne de distribution étirée et EGR (1.7 CRDi)
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif rapporte, après passage en atelier indépendant, des chaînes de distribution étirées au-delà de 90 000 km (devis moyen de 1 750 euros) et, sur 14 avis Caradisiac, 6 signalent chaîne ou vanne EGR avant 100 000 km. Un tensionneur renforcé est annoncé en usine à partir de 2017. Retour d'une seule source, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.7 CRDi 141, 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7
- Onset
- from 85,000 km
- Repair
- not documented
Embrayage de la boîte DCT7
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif recommande de fuir une DCT7 au-dessus de 110 000 km sans factures d'embrayage ; le cumul chaîne et DCT7 atteint 4 300 euros. Retour d'une seule source, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Frein de stationnement électrique défaillant
Severity 2/3 · CostlyGetcarwise liste la défaillance du frein de stationnement électrique parmi les problèmes connus des Optima TF/JF. Retour d'une seule source, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.7 CRDi 141, 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7, 2.0 GDI PHEV 205
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Multimédia : plantages et redémarrages
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingCarVerif décrit des redémarrages intempestifs du système et des plantages CarPlay et Android Auto, corrigés par mise à jour logicielle en concession (250 à 800 euros hors garantie). Retour d'une seule source, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.7 CRDi 141, 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- €250 to €800
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia Optima”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Kia Optima IV — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Demander les factures de distribution : la chaîne du 1.7 CRDi est à surveiller dès 80 000 km.
- Sur une DCT7, exiger les factures d'embrayage et essayer les départs en côte.
- Faire lire les codes défaut (OBD) pour repérer EGR et injection.
- Vérifier le multimédia (CarPlay, Android Auto) et la date des mises à jour logicielles.
- Contrôler le frein de stationnement électrique.
- Sur la PHEV, vérifier la batterie haute tension et la garantie restante.
Questions to ask the seller
- La chaîne de distribution a-t-elle été vérifiée ou remplacée ?
- L'embrayage de la boîte DCT7 a-t-il été remplacé ?
- Le carnet d'entretien Kia est-il complet, et la garantie de 7 ans encore valable ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Škoda Superb
III · 2015–2024
- Price
- €8,900 – €33,200
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Volkswagen Passat
B8 · 2014–2023
- Price
- €11,000 – €24,000
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Opel Insignia
B · 2017–2022
- Price
- €11,500 – €15,900
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Ford Mondeo
IV · 2014–2022
- Price
- €9,500 – €15,300
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Hyundai Ioniq
I · 2016–2022
- Price
- €13,000 – €18,200
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Hybrid, Electric
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Kia Optima IV (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le coffre de la Kia Optima IV ?
510 litres en diesel selon CarVerif ; 307 litres sur l'hybride rechargeable selon automobile-propre et AutoScout24.
Quelle note Euro NCAP pour la Kia Optima ?
5 étoiles, testée fin 2015 d'après Parkers et Carbuyer.
Quelle Optima IV choisir en occasion ?
CarVerif conseille une Business 2016-2018 en boîte manuelle 6 rapports sous 80 000 km, avec carnet Kia complet.
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