Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 126.6 in | -16.6 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 203.0 in | -12.3 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 75.7 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 65.4 in | -7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3237 lb. | 4829 lb. | -1592 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 60.3 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 39.8 in | 5.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.4 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 59.6 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 36.2 in | -1.5 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 | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -28.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 42.2 ft3 | -26.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -69.6 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Kia Optima.
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |