Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 121.7 in | -14.6 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 203.0 in | -14 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 78.5 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.5 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 4376 lb. | -1219 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 64.2 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 59.8 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.1 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.5 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 63.2 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 66.4 in | -11.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.5 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -25.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 86.9 ft3 | -71.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -130.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.