Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,557 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 978 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 963 mm | -82 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 739 L | -303 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 1,546 L | 14.4 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |