Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 110.0 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 190.7 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 72.1 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.3 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 3206 lb. | 183 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.2 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.7 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 45.5 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.7 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.5 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.7 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 57.5 ft3 |
2010 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review |
2010 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V 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.