Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mercedes-Benz Metris | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 126.0 in | -18.9 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 202.4 in | -16 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 75.9 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 74.4 in | -16.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 4850 lb. | -1708 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 81.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris.