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2001 Kia Sportage LE 2dr Convertible Auto
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door, 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles
18 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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18 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
2 Door
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
2WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Passenger Capacity:
4
Passenger Volume (ft³):
88.1
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3108
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
21
Engine Type:
Gas I4
Displacement:
2.0L/122
Fuel System:
MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
130 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
127 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD,
Suspension Type - Front:
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-link
Front Tire Size:
P205/75R15
Rear Tire Size:
P205/75R15
Spare Tire Size:
P205/75R15
Front Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
14.0
Wheelbase (in):
92.9
Length, Overall (in):
156.4
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
200
Trans Type:
4
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.83
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.49
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.70
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.78
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
70
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
7.9
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Spare Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Ball-and-Nut
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.54
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
32.2
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.10 x 0.94
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
10.23 x - TBD -
Front Head Room (in):
39.6
Front Leg Room (in):
41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in):
54.3
Front Hip Room (in):
52.5
Second Head Room (in):
38.2
Second Leg Room (in):
31.0
Second Shoulder Room (in):
53.6
Second Hip Room (in):
40.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
68.1
Height, Overall (in):
65.0
Track Width, Front (in):
56.7
Track Width, Rear (in):
56.7
Min Ground Clearance (in):
7.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
39.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
13.0
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