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2002 Kia Optima LX 4DR Sedan

LX 4dr Sedan

$14,899 MSRP
2.4l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.9 sec

0-60 mph

16.6 sec

@ 83 mph

Horsepower • Torque
149 hp

Power

159 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,157 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2002

Make:

Kia

Model:

Optima

Trim:

LX 4DR Sedan

Style:

LX 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$14,899

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,157 lbs

Length:

185.9 in.

Width:

71.5 in.

Height:

55.5 in.

Wheelbase:

106.3 in.

MPG:

21 city / 28 hwy

Fuel:

17.2 gal. / 430 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

149 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

159 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm

Engine:

2.4l I-4

Displacement:

2.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

8.85 sec

0-60 mph:

9.23 sec

0-100 mph:

26.02 sec

Top Speed:

127 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.76 sec @ 66.5 mph

¼ mile:

16.61 sec @ 83.1 mph

½ mile:

26.32 sec @ 100.7 mph

1 mile:

42.62 sec @ 117.3 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/70SR14

Rear Tires:

P195/70SR14

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.88

Gear Ratios

1: 2.84

2: 1.53

3: 1

4: 0.72

5: 0.77

R: 2.48

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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