Kia Optima Battery Size

On this page, we'll cover all of the different battery sizes for the 20 years of data we have for the Kia Optima - from 2001 to the most recent model in 2020.

Overview

The Kia Optima has 5 battery groups of H6, H7, 124R, H6R and H5. The table below covers the battery sizes for each group.

Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Battery Group Code1 Imperial Length x Width x Height Metric Length x Width x Height
H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
H7 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0
124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8
H6R 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

(1) The group code is a unique identifier for the battery group and is used by the Battery Council Internation (BCI). The code is a combination of letters and numbers and are used to ensure the battery size will be the best fit for a specific vehicle.

Kia Optima Battery Size by Year

In the sections below we'll give you all of the battery size specifications and battery group codes for each specific Kia Optima model year.

2020 Kia Optima

The 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid, Standard has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2020 Kia Optima.

2020 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Hybrid, Standard H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2

2019 Kia Optima

The 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid, Standard has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2019 Kia Optima.

2019 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Hybrid, Standard H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2

2018 Kia Optima

The 2018 Kia Optima Standard has a group code of H7, with a battery size of 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches (31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).

The 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid, Standard has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2018 Kia Optima.

2018 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard H7 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0
Hybrid, Standard H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2

2017 Kia Optima

The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid, Standard has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).

The 2017 Kia Optima Standard has a group code of H7, with a battery size of 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches (31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2017 Kia Optima.

2017 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Hybrid, Standard H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard H7 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0

2016 Kia Optima

The 2016 Kia Optima Standard has a group code of H7, with a battery size of 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches (31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).

The 2016 Kia Optima Standard has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2016 Kia Optima.

2016 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard H7 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0
Standard H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2

2015 Kia Optima

The 2015 Kia Optima Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

The 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid, Auxiliary Battery, Gas has a group code of H6R, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2015 Kia Optima.

2015 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8
Hybrid, Auxiliary Battery, Gas H6R 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2

2014 Kia Optima

The 2014 Kia Optima Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

The 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid, Auxiliary Battery, Gas has a group code of H6R, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2014 Kia Optima.

2014 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8
Hybrid, Auxiliary Battery, Gas H6R 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2

2013 Kia Optima

The 2013 Kia Optima Ex Hybrid, Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

The 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid, Auxiliary Battery has a group code of H6R, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2013 Kia Optima.

2013 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Ex Hybrid, Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8
Hybrid, Auxiliary Battery H6R 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2

2012 Kia Optima

The 2012 Kia Optima Ex Hybrid, Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid, Auxiliary Battery has a group code of H6R, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2012 Kia Optima.

2012 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Ex Hybrid, Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8
Hybrid, Auxiliary Battery H6R 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2

2011 Kia Optima

The 2011 Kia Optima Ex Hybrid, Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid, Auxiliary Battery has a group code of H6R, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2011 Kia Optima.

2011 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Ex Hybrid, Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8
Hybrid, Auxiliary Battery H6R 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2

2010 Kia Optima

The 2010 Kia Optima Ex Hybrid, Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2010 Kia Optima.

2010 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Ex Hybrid, Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8

2009 Kia Optima

The 2009 Kia Optima Ex Hybrid, Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2009 Kia Optima.

2009 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Ex Hybrid, Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8

2008 Kia Optima

The 2008 Kia Optima Ex Hybrid, Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2008 Kia Optima.

2008 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Ex Hybrid, Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8

2007 Kia Optima

The 2007 Kia Optima Ex Hybrid, Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2007 Kia Optima.

2007 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Ex Hybrid, Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8

2006 Kia Optima

The 2006 Kia Optima Ex Hybrid, Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2006 Kia Optima.

2006 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Ex Hybrid, Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8

2005 Kia Optima

The 2005 Kia Optima Ex Hybrid, Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2005 Kia Optima.

2005 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Ex Hybrid, Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8

2004 Kia Optima

The 2004 Kia Optima Ex Hybrid, Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2004 Kia Optima.

2004 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Ex Hybrid, Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8

2003 Kia Optima

The 2003 Kia Optima Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

The 2003 Kia Optima Standard has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2003 Kia Optima.

2003 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8
Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2002 Kia Optima

The 2002 Kia Optima Standard has a group code of 124R, with a battery size of 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 inches (26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8 cm).

The 2002 Kia Optima Standard has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2002 Kia Optima.

2002 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard 124R 10 3/8 x 7 x 8 5/16 26.2 x 17.7 x 21.8
Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2001 Kia Optima

The 2001 Kia Optima Standard has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2001 Kia Optima.

2001 Kia Optima Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0