Kia Optima (2012) vs. Audi SQ8 (2023) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2023 Audi SQ8 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
Model	Kia Optima	Audi SQ8
Engine	2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 500 hp@5500 568 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	117.9 in	-7.9 in
Length	190.7 in	196.6 in	-5.9 in
Width	72.1 in	78.5 in	-6.4 in
Height	57.3 in	67.2 in	-9.9 in
Curb Weight	3490 lb.	5324 lb.	-1834 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	22.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	37.1 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	59.5 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.6 in	3.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.1 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	58.5 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	40.2 in	-5.5 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	81.8 in (over 2 rows)	-1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	30.5 ft³	-15.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	60.7 ft³	-45.3 ft³

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

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