Kia Optima (2012) vs. Kia K5 (2021) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2021 Kia K5 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Kia Optima	Kia K5
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 290 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1650
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,794 mm	2,850 mm	0 mm
Length	4,844 mm	4,905 mm	0 mm
Width	1,831 mm	1,859 mm	0 mm
Height	1,455 mm	1,445 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,535 kg	1,603 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	56 L	14 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,016 mm	1,021 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,453 mm	1,473 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,389 mm	1,438 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,156 mm	1,171 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	955 mm	960 mm	-5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,415 mm	1,425 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,384 mm	1,438 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	881 mm	894 mm	-13 mm
Total Legroom	2,037 mm (over 2 rows)	2,065 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	436 L	453 L	-17 L

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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