Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 95.7 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 160.7 in | 28.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.4 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 51.0 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 3209 lb. | -52 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 52.2 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.6 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.5 in | 1.2 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) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 39 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.