Kia Optima (2012) vs. Nissan Maxima (2023) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2023 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
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
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	1,611 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

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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