Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 109.4 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 189.0 in | 0 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 74.4 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 66.5 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 3968 lb. | -674 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 56.7 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.2 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.0 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.4 in | -41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 38.0 ft3 | -23 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -58 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 2020 Kia Sorento.