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Kia Optima (2020) vs. Kia Sorento (2021) Specs

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2020 Kia Optima and 2021 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2020 2021  
Model Kia Optima Kia Sorento  
Engine 2.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
154 hp@6000
140 lb-ft@5000
turbocharged
1.6L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
177 hp@5500
195 lb-ft@1500
 
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 3486 lb. 3979 lb. -493 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

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