Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Buick Verano | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 105.7 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 183.9 in | 6.8 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 71.5 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.4 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 3550 lb. | -82 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.7 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.0 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 51.9 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 34.7 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Kia Optima.
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review |
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review |