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2012 Kia Optima and 2016 Nissan Maxima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Maxima | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,844 mm | 4,897 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,574 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,143 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 932 mm | 23 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 869 mm | 12 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,012 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 436 L | 405 L | 31 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
| 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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima
| 2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review | |
| 2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review | ||
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