Model Year | 2010 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 110.8 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 189.0 in | 0 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 74.8 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 66.7 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 3856 lb. | -562 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.0 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.4 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.0 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.0 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 41.7 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.5 in | -42.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.6 in | -29.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 45.0 ft3 | -30 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 | -60.5 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 2021 Kia Sorento.