Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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 | 189.0 in | 201.4 in | -12.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 78.1 in | -7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.5 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 4414 lb. | -1120 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.7 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 | 15.0 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 78.4 ft3 | -63.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 142.0 ft3 | -127 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 2017 Kia Sedona.