Model Year | 2020 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 126.6 in | -16.2 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 203.0 in | -11.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 77.1 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.4 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3230 lb. | 4949 lb. | -1719 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 60.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 39.8 in | 5.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 59.6 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.2 in | -0.6 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 | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -27.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 42.2 ft3 | -26.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -69.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.