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2018 Kia Cadenza and 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | |
| Model | Kia Cadenza | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200 |
3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 105.1 in | 7.3 in |
| Length | 195.7 in | 183.3 in | 12.4 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 70.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 66.1 in | -8.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3633 lb. | 3571 lb. | 62 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 52.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.4 in | -39.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.2 in | -28.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 106.4 in (over 3 rows) | -23.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 34.2 ft3 | -18.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -47.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza
| 2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2017 | Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
| 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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