2001 Kia Optima Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2001 Kia Optima (19–21 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.4 L; 6-cyl, 2.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200–$3,550
- Configurations
- 4
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18–19 | 24–26 | 20–21 | $3,200–$3,350 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 17–18 | 23–24 | 19–21 | $3,200–$3,550 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Optima | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Optima | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Optima | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2001 Kia Optima?
According to EPA data, the 2001 Kia Optima is rated at 19–21 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2001 Kia Optima have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2001 Kia Optima use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2001 Kia Optima?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,200 to $3,550.