Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 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 | 78.3 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 69.3 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 4387 lb. | -1230 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.7 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 2010 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Sedona.