Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 107.1 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 189.0 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 71.1 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 58.3 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3998 lb. | 3294 lb. | 704 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 57.1 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.7 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.7 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 53.9 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.