Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Kia Optima | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 107.1 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 189.0 in | 2.2 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 71.1 in | 5 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 58.3 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4960 lb. | 3157 lb. | 1803 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 57.1 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 43.7 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 56.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.8 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.9 ft3 | 15.0 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X5.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.