Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 3,150 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 5,184 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,454 kg | 1,946 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 76 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,666 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,059 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,681 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 1,069 mm | 880 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 955 mm | -955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,565 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,270 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,006 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,134 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 915 L | -479 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 2,483 L | 13.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 4,126 L | 11.4 |
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.
2007 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |