Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 101.2 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 171.9 in | 19.2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 67.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3219 lb. | 2403 lb. | 816 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 53.1 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 52.1 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 43.8 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 52.1 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 51.2 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 31.1 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Rio.