Trade in: 2002 Kia Optima
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
Rent a 2002 Kia Optima for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2002 Kia Optima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $18.29 | $19.22 | $20.31 |
2002 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,844 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 107 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (33), suspension (22) and air bags (20). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V183000 | 2009-05-27 | suspension:front | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA,... |
| 04V180000 | 2004-04-12 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. |
| 03V067000 | 2003-03-04 | electrical system:starter assembly | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2002 Kia Optima for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2002 Kia Optima before you buy one elsewhere. This page helps you judge the 2002 Kia Optima before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 107 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure, suspension and air bags; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the specs mean
It runs the 2.4L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
It is rated 11.2 L/100 km combined: about 34 litres every 300 km. In energy, every 100 km costs about $17.36 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. Its 368 litres of luggage space fit about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who rents the Optima
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
A longer test drive
Rent the Optima first, and buy only if it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. If the Optima is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $173.60 at our price setting.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Ask us
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2002 Kia Optima from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Kia Optima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Kia Optima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Kia Optima?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2002 Kia Optima before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2002 Kia Optima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 Kia Optima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3472.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.