Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Optima | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 117.1 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 194.6 in | -3.9 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 73.5 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 58.2 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 3847 lb. | -462 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.7 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.4 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 36.5 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 5-Series.