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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2001 Kia Optima2010 Kia Optima
Starting MSRP
$15,299
$17,995
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
MPG
21 City / 28 Hwy
22 City / 32 Hwy
Horsepower
149 hp
175 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

Engine comparison
2001 Kia Optima2010 Kia Optima
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
159 @ 4500
169 @ 4000
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
2.4L/241
2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
149 @ 6000
175 @ 6000
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
21 City / 28 Hwy
22 City / 32 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.7 qts
7.3 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2001 Kia Optima2010 Kia Optima
Rear Tire Size
P195/70HR14
P205/60R16
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available in
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Tire Size
P195/70HR14
P205/60R16
Spare Wheel Material
Not Available
N/A
Front Wheel Size
14 x 5.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
14 x 5.5 in
16 x6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
Not Available
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2001 Kia Optima2010 Kia Optima
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Independent

Steering

Steering comparison
2001 Kia Optima2010 Kia Optima
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
36 ft
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2001 Kia Optima2010 Kia Optima
Second Head Room
38 in
38 in
Length, Overall
186 in
189 in
Height, Overall
56 in
58 in
Wheelbase
106 in
107 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
44 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
55 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
62 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Front Head Room
39 in
40 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
71 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
57 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
61 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
55 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
6 in
Trunk Volume
13 ft³
15 ft³
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
56 in
Passenger Volume
100 ft³
104 ft³
Second Leg Room
36 in
38 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2001 Kia Optima2010 Kia Optima
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
16 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,263 lbs
3,157 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2001 Kia Optima2010 Kia Optima
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2001 Kia Optima2010 Kia Optima
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Not Available
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
95
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2001 Kia Optima2010 Kia Optima
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
10.3 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available
Brake Type
Power
Pwr
Brake ABS System
Not Available
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x -TBD- in
11.0 x -TBD- in
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