Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Honda Pilot | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 109.2 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 190.9 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 78.5 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 71.0 in | -13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3206 lb. | 4319 lb. | -1113 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 61.5 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.6 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.4 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 62.2 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.9 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 38.5 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.1 in | -32.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 47.7 ft3 | -32.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 | -71.6 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.
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |