Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Caprice | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5300 384 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 118.5 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 204.2 in | -13.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.8 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 4259 lb. | -765 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.2 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 59.0 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 43.2 in | -7.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 85.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Caprice.