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$15,299
$16,355
Highlights
| 2001 Kia Optima | 2007 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$15,299
|
$16,355
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
21 City / 28 Hwy
|
24 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
149 hp
|
162 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2001 Kia Optima | 2007 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
149 @ 6000
|
162 @ 5800
|
| Displacement |
2.4L/241
|
2.4L/144
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
159 @ 4500
|
164 @ 4250
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 28 Hwy
|
24 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
7.7 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2001 Kia Optima | 2007 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
14 x 5.5 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P195/70HR14
|
P205/60R16
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/70HR14
|
P205/60R16
|
| Front Wheel Size |
14 x 5.5 in
|
16 x 6.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2001 Kia Optima | 2007 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2001 Kia Optima | 2007 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
36 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
14
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
3
|
Measurements
| 2001 Kia Optima | 2007 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
107 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
55 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
100 ft³
|
104 ft³
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
38 in
|
| Length, Overall |
186 in
|
186 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
40 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
58 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
13 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
44 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
62 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
71 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
55 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2001 Kia Optima | 2007 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
16 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,263 lbs
|
3,142 lbs
|
Electrical
| 2001 Kia Optima | 2007 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
95
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2001 Kia Optima | 2007 Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
10.3 x -TBD- in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.1 x -TBD- in
|
11.0 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Pwr
|