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2009 Kia Optima and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mitsubishi Lancer | |
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| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 180.0 in | 9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 2922 lb. | 235 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.3 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about 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 2009 Kia Optima.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
| 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |
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