Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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 | 110.0 in | 109.3 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 192.8 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 73.2 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.5 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 3471 lb. | -3 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.7 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 45.0 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 53.5 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 34.2 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Nissan Maxima.