Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250 |
1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 109 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 106.3 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 171.5 in | 19.2 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 71.1 in | 1 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 60.8 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3100 lb. | 390 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.0 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.7 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.7 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.2 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 48.3 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 37.4 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 63.2 ft3 | -47.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Niro.