Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 110.4 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 191.1 in | 2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.7 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4365 lb. | 3486 lb. | 879 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 45.5 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 56.4 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.6 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.