Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Ford Fusion | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.4 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 190.6 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.2 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 56.9 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 3285 lb. | -4 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.0 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.5 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 53.3 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.1 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2011 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |