Kia Optima (2012) vs. Kia Carnival (2023) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2023 Kia Carnival Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
Model	Kia Optima	Kia Carnival
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	121.7 in	-11.7 in
Length	190.7 in	203.0 in	-12.3 in
Width	72.1 in	78.5 in	-6.4 in
Height	57.3 in	68.5 in	-11.2 in
Curb Weight	3385 lb.	4376 lb.	-991 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	19.0 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.9 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	64.2 in	-7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	59.8 in	-5.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.1 in	4.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.5 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	63.2 in	-7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	66.4 in	-11.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	40.5 in	-5.8 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	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	117.2 in (over 3 rows)	-37 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	40.2 ft³	-24.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	86.9 ft³	-71.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	145.1 ft³	-129.7 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

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