Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 262 lb-ft@5300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 110.4 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 191.1 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 73.2 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 57.7 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3555 lb. | 3558 lb. | -3 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 56.0 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 45.5 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 56.4 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.0 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.6 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.