Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1750 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 342 Nm@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,779 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,800 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 71 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 998 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 1,001 mm | 880 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,052 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 805 mm | -805 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,852 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 320 L | 116 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 1,076 L | 14.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 2,067 L | 13.4 |
2012 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 |
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