Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Lincoln MKX | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6500 280 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 111.2 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 186.7 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 76.0 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 67.3 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 4361 lb. | -1074 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.9 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.4 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.7 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.7 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.2 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.6 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 | -53.8 ft3 |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2011 Lincoln MKX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
heated AND cooled front seats see full Lincoln MKX review |