Model Year | 2016 | 2022 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 177 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.8 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 189.0 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.8 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 66.7 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 3496 lb. | 3979 lb. | -483 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.4 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 58.0 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.0 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 41.7 in | -6.1 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 | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 112.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 45.0 ft3 | -29.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 | -59.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Sorento.