Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota Prius v | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 110.4 in | -1 in |
Length | 181.7 in | 191.1 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.2 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 62.0 in | 57.7 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3486 lb. | -212 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.1 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.0 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 45.5 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 56.4 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 56.0 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.6 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 51.4 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.