Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,586 kg | 1,662 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 935 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 947 mm | -66 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 402 L | 34 L |
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.
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |