Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6300 246 lb-ft@4500 |
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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 | 118.9 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 202.0 in | -13 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 78.1 in | -7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 69.3 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3197 lb. | 4456 lb. | -1259 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 63.2 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 59.2 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.7 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.8 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 65.3 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 65.9 in | -11.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.9 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 80.1 ft3 | -65.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -126.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Sedona.