Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 120.5 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 201.4 in | -15.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 78.1 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 68.5 in | -13 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 4411 lb. | -1132 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 63.9 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.3 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.9 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 63.1 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 65.8 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 40.6 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 78.4 ft3 | -64.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 142.0 ft3 | -128.4 ft3 |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Sedona.