2001 Kia Optima LX 5MT
The 2001 Kia Optima LX 5MT is a 149-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,299 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 149 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Optima measures 185.9 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,157 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,299 ($28,076 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $15,794 ($28,984 *) |
| Destination Charge | $495 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 149 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 156 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.5 x 100 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Tires Front | 195/70HR14 |
| Tires Rear | 195/70HR14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,157 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars