Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Avenger | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 110.0 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 190.7 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 72.1 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 57.3 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 3385 lb. | 183 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 57.2 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.7 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 45.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.7 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 54.5 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.7 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2008 Dodge Avenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It fits three teenagers easily see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of interior space, seats are pretty comfortable. see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy rear seat both in terms of legroom, head and shoulder room. Easy to enter and exit, especially when you have a child in a car seat, plenty of room to work around. The split rear seat folds down for extra cargo room if needed. see full Dodge Avenger review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.