Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 265 hp@5750 262 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 101.4 in | 9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 180.4 in | 10.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.2 in | 1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 53.5 in | 4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3609 lb. | -115 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 54.2 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 53.7 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.8 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.6 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 51.2 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 44.4 in | 11.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 29.2 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 9.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.