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Kia Optima (2011) vs. Chevrolet Caprice (2012) Specs

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2011 Kia Optima and 2012 Chevrolet Caprice Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Kia Optima Chevrolet Caprice  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
274 hp@6000
269 lb-ft@1750
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
355 hp@5300
384 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 118.5 in -8.5 in
Length 190.7 in 204.2 in -13.5 in
Width 72.1 in 74.8 in -2.7 in
Height 57.3 in 58.7 in -1.4 in
Curb Weight 3385 lb. 4259 lb. -874 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 19.0 gal. -0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.7 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 59.1 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.7 in 56.7 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 42.2 in 3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.6 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 59.0 in -3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 58.0 in -3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.7 in 43.2 in -8.5 in
Total Legroom 80.2 in (over 2 rows) 85.4 in (over 2 rows) -5.2 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 17.4 ft3 -2 ft3

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