2001 Kia Optima

Horsepower: 149 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft): 159 @ 4500
Weight: 3263 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 4dr Car
Market Segment: 4-door Mid-Size...
Engine type: Gas I4
Transmission type: 5 Manual w/OD

MSRP: $13,788 - $15,299

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Exterior

Safety

Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Compact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas I4
• Displacement : 2.4L/241
• Fuel System : MPFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 149 @ 6000
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 159 @ 4500

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 5
• Trans Description Cont. : Manual w/OD
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.46
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.95
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.30
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.94
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.77
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.45
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.88
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 21
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 28

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : N/A
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 95

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 7.7

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3263

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : -TBD-
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : -TBD-
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : Independent
• Suspension Type - Rear : Independent
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : Double Wishbone
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : Multi-Link
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : -TBD-
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : -TBD-
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : N/A
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : N/A

Brakes

• Brake Type : Power
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.1 x - TBD -
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.3 x - TBD -
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P195/70HR14
• Rear Tire Size : P195/70HR14
• Spare Tire Size : N/A

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 5.5
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 5.5
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : N/A
• Front Wheel Material : Steel
• Rear Wheel Material : Steel
• Spare Wheel Material : N/A

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 14.1
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : -TBD-
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : -TBD-
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : -TBD-

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 17.2

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 106.3
• Length, Overall (in) : 185.8
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 71.5
• Height, Overall (in) : 55.5
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 60.6
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 59.8
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 6.1
• Liftover Height (in) : -TBD-

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Trunk Volume (ft�) : 13

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 100
• Front Head Room (in) : 39.0
• Front Leg Room (in) : 43.3
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 56.9
• Front Hip Room (in) : 55.8
• Second Head Room (in) : 37.6
• Second Leg Room (in) : 36.2
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 55.7
• Second Hip Room (in) : 54.4

Summary

• Vehicle Name : Optima
• Body Style : 4dr Sedan

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 01V156

Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,231

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the side air bag wire harness for the driver position for the driver position could be misrouted. This could result in its being pinched or cut by the seat cushion tilt mechanism. Damage to the wire harness could result in the side air bag not deploying in an accident.

Remedy: Dealers will check for proper routing of the side air bag wire harness and secure it in place with a plastic tie-wrap. If the wire harness is damaged, it will be replaced. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began May 11, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Dates of Manufacture: October 2000 - March 2001

Manufacturer Recall No.: SC020

- NONE -

Safety Features

• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season

Base price: $15,299
Destination charge: $795
Number of options: 0
Total options: $0
Total price: $15,299
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