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Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6500 280 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 110.0 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 190.7 in | -6.5 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.1 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 57.9 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3468 lb. | 823 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 57.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 45.5 in | -4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.5 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 34.7 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 |
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |
2014 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 2014 Kia Optima.