The table below shows all 2001 Kia Optima specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 2001 Kia Optima warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.
Engine
2.5L V-6 170 HP 169 ft.lbs. @ 2,400 rpm
Transmission
4-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
19.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Engine
2.4L I-4 149 HP 159 ft.lbs. @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
21.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Engine
2.5L V-6 170 HP 169 ft.lbs. @ 2,400 rpm
Transmission
4-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
19.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Engine
2.4L I-4 149 HP 159 ft.lbs. @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
21.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Engine
2.5L V-6 170 HP 169 ft.lbs. @ 2,400 rpm
Transmission
4-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Battery
with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Exhaust
partial stainless steel
Traction Control
ABS & driveline
Engine
2.4L I-4 149 HP 159 ft.lbs. @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Exhaust
partial stainless steel
Traction Control
ABS & driveline
Engine
2.5L V-6 170 HP 169 ft.lbs. @ 2,400 rpm
Transmission
4-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Battery
with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Exhaust
partial stainless steel
Engine
2.4L I-4 149 HP 159 ft.lbs. @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
with run down protection
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Exhaust
partial stainless steel
Front Suspension
double wishbone
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Shocks
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Shocks
gas-pressurized
Wheels
15.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P205/60SR15.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Suspension
double wishbone
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Shocks
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Shocks
gas-pressurized
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
P195/70SR14.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Suspension
double wishbone
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Shocks
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Shocks
gas-pressurized
Wheels
15.0 " silver aluminum
Front Tires
P205/60SR15.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Suspension
double wishbone
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Shocks
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspension
independent multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Shocks
gas-pressurized
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
P195/70SR14.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
compact steel
Front Headrests
adjustable w/tilt
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way (6-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Seat Trim
premium cloth / leather
Door Trim
cloth / leatherette
Dashboard Insert
simulated wood
Front Headrests
adjustable w/tilt
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way (6-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Seat Trim
premium cloth / leather
Door Trim
cloth / leatherette
Dashboard Insert
simulated wood
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Dashboard Insert
simulated wood
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Rear Door Bins
rear door bins
Climate Control
automatic air conditioning
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Cruise Control
cruise control
Door Locks
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
keyfob
Remote Fuel Flap Release
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
First Aid Kit
first aid kit
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Material
leather
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Sun Visor Strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Rear Door Bins
rear door bins
Climate Control
automatic air conditioning
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Cruise Control
cruise control
Door Locks
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
keyfob
Remote Fuel Flap Release
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
First Aid Kit
first aid kit
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Material
leather
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Sun Visor Strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Overhead Console
mini with storage
Rear Door Bins
rear door bins
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Cruise Control
cruise control
Door Locks
power with 2 stage unlock
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
power
Remote Fuel Flap Release
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
First Aid Kit
first aid kit
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Sun Visor Strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Vanity Mirrors
dual illuminated
Overhead Console
mini with storage
Rear Door Bins
rear door bins
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Cruise Control
cruise control
Door Locks
power with 2 stage unlock
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
power
Remote Fuel Flap Release
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Driver Foot Rest
driver foot rest
Retained Accessory Power
retained accessory power
First Aid Kit
first aid kit
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Sun Visor Strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
seat mounted
Occupancy Sensor
occupancy sensor
Side Impact Bars
side impact beams
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
Security System
security system
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
seat mounted
Occupancy Sensor
occupancy sensor
Side Impact Bars
side impact beams
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
Security System
security system
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
seat mounted
Occupancy Sensor
occupancy sensor
Side Impact Bars
side impact beams
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
Security System
security system
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
seat mounted
Occupancy Sensor
occupancy sensor
Side Impact Bars
side impact beams
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.0 cu.ft.
Front Shoulder Room
56.9 "
Passenger Volume
100 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
13.0 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.0 cu.ft.
Front Shoulder Room
56.9 "
Passenger Volume
100 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
13.0 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.0 cu.ft.
Front Shoulder Room
56.9 "
Passenger Volume
100 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
13.0 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.0 cu.ft.
Front Shoulder Room
56.9 "
Passenger Volume
100 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
13.0 cu.ft.
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Paint
clearcoat monotone / pearlcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote heated
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Rocker Panel Extensions
rocker panel extensions
Paint
clearcoat monotone / pearlcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote heated
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote
Bodyside Moldings
body-colored
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Major Components Months/Miles
120/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Major Components Months/Miles
120/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Major Components Months/Miles
120/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
60/unlimited
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
60/60,000
Major Components Months/Miles
120/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
60/unlimited