Kia Optima (2012) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution (2006) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Kia Optima	Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 286 hp@6500 289 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	102.4 in	7.6 in
Length	190.7 in	180.5 in	10.2 in
Width	72.1 in	66.8 in	5.3 in
Height	57.3 in	54.9 in	2.4 in
Curb Weight	3385 lb.	3219 lb.	166 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.8 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	54.1 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	51.2 in	3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	43.2 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.7 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	53.3 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	50.2 in	4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	36.6 in	-1.9 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	11.3 ft³	4.1 ft³

2012 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

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