Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 103.2 in | 6.8 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 174.9 in | 15.8 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 70.1 in | 2 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 69.7 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3206 lb. | 3156 lb. | 50 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 | 56.3 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.2 in | 1.5 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 | 29.3 ft3 | -13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -50.9 ft3 |
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.
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |