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Kia Optima (2012) vs. Kia Seltos (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Kia Optima and 2021 Kia Seltos specs.

2012 Kia Optima and 2021 Kia Seltos Specifications

Model Year 2012 2021  
Model Kia Optima Kia Seltos  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 103.5 in 6.5 in
Length 190.7 in 172.0 in 18.7 in
Width 72.1 in 70.9 in 1.2 in
Height 57.3 in 63.6 in -6.3 in
Curb Weight 3206 lb. 3087 lb. 119 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.0 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 55.5 in 1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.7 in 53.5 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 41.4 in 4.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 38.4 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 54.7 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 52.8 in 1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.7 in 38.0 in -3.3 in
Total Legroom 80.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 26.6 ft3 -11.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.4 ft3 62.8 ft3 -47.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima

2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2021 Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review
 

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