Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 120.5 in | -13.4 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 201.4 in | -15 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 78.1 in | -7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.5 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 4414 lb. | -1127 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 63.9 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 59.3 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.9 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 63.1 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 65.8 in | -11.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.6 in | -2.8 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 | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 78.4 ft3 | -63.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 142.0 ft3 | -127.2 ft3 |
2007 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 2017 Kia Sedona.