2001-2006 Kia Optima: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Kia Optima include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 106.3 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 186.2 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 71.7 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 55.5 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3157 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 13.6 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 17.2 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.0 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 43.3 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.6 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 36.2 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
In the Optima's first season, the dual-overhead-cam four-cylinder engine produced 149 horsepower, versus 170 hp for the 2.5-liter V6. Either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission worked with the four-cylinder, but all V6 models came only with automatic. For 2002, Kia replaced the original 2.5-liter V6 with a 2.7-liter version, gaining 8 horsepower. Both engines had lower horsepower ratings in 2003.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc V6 | 2.5 / 152 | 170 | 169 | 4-speed automatic: 19/25 | 4-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc V6 | 2.7 / 152 | 170-178 | 181 | 4-speed automatic: 19/25 | 4-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc I4 | 2.4 / 144 | 138-149 | 159 | 5-speed manual: 21/28 | 5-speed manual: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: South Korea
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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