Model Year | 2023 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 110.0 in | 11.7 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 190.7 in | 12.3 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 72.1 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 57.3 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3385 lb. | 991 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 57.2 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 54.7 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 45.5 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 55.7 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 54.5 in | 11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 34.7 in | 5.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.5 in | 0.0 in | 59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 37 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 15.4 | 71.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 129.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.
2013 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 2013 Kia Optima.