Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 126.6 in | -19.5 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 203.1 in | -14.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 77.1 in | -6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 65.4 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 4960 lb. | -1666 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 60.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 39.8 in | 3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.4 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 59.6 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.2 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -26.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 42.2 ft3 | -27.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -70 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.