Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 105.1 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 176.4 in | 14.3 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 73.0 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 64.8 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 3765 lb. | -297 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.5 in | 4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 51.2 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 38.2 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 | -44.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Sportage.