Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sedona | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 118.9 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 202.0 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 78.3 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 69.3 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3237 lb. | 4387 lb. | -1150 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 63.2 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.2 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.7 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 65.3 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 65.9 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 40.9 in | -6.2 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 | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 80.1 ft3 | -64.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -126.1 ft3 |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.
2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |