Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Infiniti EX | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 110.0 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 190.7 in | -8.4 in |
Width | 71.0 in | 72.1 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 61.9 in | 57.3 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3752 lb. | 3206 lb. | 546 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.2 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 54.7 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 45.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 54.5 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 28.5 in | 34.7 in | -6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -7.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 32 ft3 |
2010 Infiniti EX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
More room than the other vehicles we looked at, example, G37 Sedan. see full Infiniti EX review |
2010 Infiniti EX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Anyone who has owned a Mustang converatble wll undestand the issues with rear seats in this car. I keep the seat backs down and drive as a two seater. Also Some may find not enough storage bins and cup holders are a tad back for those of us who have shorter legs. But not a deal breaker. see full Infiniti EX review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is small, not a problem for my wife and I, it works just fine for our limited use. see full Infiniti EX review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In agreement with 99% of all other reviews...back seat is a little small but it isn't to say that you cannot sit back there. Taller people may be a little cramped with head and legroom depending on how far back the front seat is positioned see full Infiniti EX 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.