Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
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 | 2,824 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,679 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,702 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,946 kg | 1,573 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 70 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,496 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 955 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 881 mm | -880 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 912 L | 436 L | 476 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,951 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.