Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Armada | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 123.2 in | -13.2 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 206.9 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 78.8 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 77.8 in | -20.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3206 lb. | 5251 lb. | -2045 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 65.1 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 61.3 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.8 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 64.5 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 60.1 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 41.9 in | -7.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 56.7 ft3 | -41.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -81.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.
2006 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review |
2006 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |