Model Year | 2007 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 105.1 in | 2 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 184.8 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.3 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 67.3 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3626 lb. | -339 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.6 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 52.6 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.9 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 51.7 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.4 in | -39.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.2 in | -28.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 106.4 in (over 3 rows) | -24.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 34.2 ft3 | -19.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -48.5 ft3 |
2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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