2001 Kia Optima Specifications

2001 Kia Optima

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2001 Kia Optima

Kelley Blue Book Retail $2,975–$4,175  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: LX 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 149-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 95-amp. alternator  
(68Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Single partial stainless steel exhaust  
3.88 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.77  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Full wheel wheel covers  
Standard P195/70SR14.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 14" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front and rear mud flaps  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional Cruise control  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Mechanical fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Manual driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest with storage  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette  
Optional AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, single interior CD player  
Standard 6 speakers
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  
Standard First aid kit  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
144 cu.in. Engine displacement  
149-hp @ 6,000 rpm Engine horsepower  
159 lbs.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
10.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
17.2 gal. Fuel tank capacity
21 mpg Fuel economy city  
28 mpg Fuel economy highway  
3,157 lbs. Curb weight  
185.9" Exterior length  
71.5" Exterior body width  
55.5" Exterior height  
106.3" Wheelbase  
60.6" Front tread  
60.2" Rear tread  
6.1" Ground clearance (min.)  
43.3" Front legroom  
36.2" Rear legroom  
39.0" Front headroom  
37.6" Rear headroom  
55.8" Front hiproom  
54.4" Rear hiproom  
56.9" Front shoulder room  
55.7" Rear shoulder room  
100.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
13.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
13.0 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
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