BMW 5-Series (2016) vs. Kia Optima (2012) Specs

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2016 BMW 5-Series and 2012 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2016	2012
Model	BMW 5-Series	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	110.0 in	6.9 in
Length	193.4 in	190.7 in	2.7 in
Width	73.2 in	72.1 in	1.1 in
Height	57.6 in	57.3 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	4365 lb.	3490 lb.	875 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	40.0 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	57.2 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	45.5 in	-4.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.6 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	55.7 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.3 in	34.7 in	0.6 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-3.5 in
Cargo Volume	18.4 ft³	15.4 ft³	3 ft³

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2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

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