Model Year | 2015 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Palisade | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 114.2 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 196.7 in | -6 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 77.8 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 68.9 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 4171 lb. | -703 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 61.2 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.1 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 44.1 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.1 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 60.8 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 57.7 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 42.4 in | -7.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.4 in | -31.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -37.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 45.8 ft3 | -30.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 86.4 ft3 | -71 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Hyundai Palisade.