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2012 Kia Optima and 2012 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 103.1 in | 6.9 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 174.7 in | 16 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 71.1 in | 1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 67.7 in | -10.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3620 lb. | -130 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 49.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 35.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -50.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Escape
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
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