Kia Optima (2019) vs. Kia Cadenza (2015) Specs

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2019 Kia Optima and 2015 Kia Cadenza Specifications

Model Year	2019	2015
Model	Kia Optima	Kia Cadenza
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 255 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	112.0 in	-1.6 in
Length	191.1 in	195.5 in	-4.4 in
Width	73.2 in	72.8 in	0.4 in
Height	57.7 in	58.1 in	-0.4 in
Curb Weight	3558 lb.	3668 lb.	-110 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.0 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	58.3 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	55.5 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	45.5 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	56.5 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	54.7 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	36.8 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	82.3 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	15.9 ft³	0 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Optima.

2015 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Cadenza.

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