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2001 Kia Optima Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2001 Kia Optima comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences...
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2001 Kia Optima
| Resale Value: | N/A |
| Transmissions: | 0-Speed Automatic; 4-Speed Manual; 5-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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2001 |
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Kia |
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Optima |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| MSRP |
$18,499.00 |
$20,390.00 |
$18,795.00 |
| Destination |
$495.00 |
$540.00 |
$585.00 |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Standard Engine |
2.5L 170hp V6 |
2.4L 155hp I4 |
2.4L 150hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
170 @ 6000 RPM |
155 @ 5600 RPM |
150 @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque |
169 @ 4000 RPM |
156 @ 4400 RPM |
155 @ 4400 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2493 |
2389 |
2392 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.3 X 3 |
3.5 X 3.8 |
3.5 X 3.7 |
| Compression Ratio |
10:1 |
9.2:1 |
9.5:1 |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| City (mpg) |
19 |
21 |
21 |
| Highway (mpg) |
25 |
28 |
29 |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3190.1 |
3057.8 |
2996.1 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
106.3 |
103.1 |
107 |
| Length (in.) |
185.8 |
185.8 |
186.7 |
| Width (in.) |
71.5 |
69.1 |
70.1 |
| Height (in.) |
55.5 |
55.9 |
54.5 |
| Track Front (in.) |
60.6 |
59.3 |
59.1 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
60.2 |
58.9 |
59.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39 |
39.4 |
38.4 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.6 |
37.7 |
36.5 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
43.3 |
42 |
42.2 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
36.2 |
33.9 |
35.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
56.9 |
55.7 |
53.6 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.7 |
54.8 |
54.6 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
55.8 |
52.5 |
50.9 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
54.4 |
52.6 |
51.2 |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
100 |
94 |
92.6 |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Front Suspension |
wishbone |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
strut |
multi-link |
| Tires |
205/60R15 |
205/55R16 |
215/60R15 |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
 |  | Entertainment, Communication & Navigation | Hide | Show |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
N/A |
N/A |
| Cassette Player |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| CD Player |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Kia Optima LX |
Nissan Altima GLE |
Oldsmobile Alero GL |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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