Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Ford Flex | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 117.9 in | -10.8 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 202.3 in | -15.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 75.9 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 67.6 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 4471 lb. | -1329 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.4 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.8 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.5 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.1 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.0 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 44.3 in | -6.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -37 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 45.0 ft3 | -30.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -71.9 ft3 |
2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |