Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Rogue | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 105.9 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 183.3 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 65.3 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 3276 lb. | -97 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.9 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.5 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.6 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 51.2 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.3 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 28.9 ft3 | -14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 57.9 ft3 | -43.1 ft3 |
2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2012 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
I'm over 6' tall with long legs, and I have plenty of room. I can sit in the rear seat after I set the driver's seat at a comfortable position, as well. I wish the lower cushion height/angle could be adjusted, but still very comfortable. see full Nissan Rogue review |