Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,933 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,462 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 953 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 968 mm | -87 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 445 L | -9 L |
2012 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 2012 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu.