Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Rogue | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 105.9 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 182.9 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 70.9 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 65.3 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 3206 lb. | 3267 lb. | -61 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.1 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.5 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.6 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 51.2 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 35.3 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 28.9 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 57.9 ft3 | -42.5 ft3 |
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.
2010 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Not great, not awful. Compared to my previous BMW 535i, it's awful, but for the class of vehicle it's OK for shorter distances, which is mostly what I use it for. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
holds my three young kids comfortably, like the flat foot room. I don't like the front seats, I find them too flat and I don't like that they dont tilt back like my TSX see full Nissan Rogue review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
Picked up one of my fat friends while on the test ride and had him ride in the back. Him and his wife were very comfortable. Lots of leg and foot room. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
Lots of leg room and the drivers seat is very adjustable and comfortable. I have wide shoulders and the leather seats are very comfortable for me. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2010 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Front seats too bench like and lacking in adjustments see full Nissan Rogue review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Roof pitch makes it seem more cramped. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
uncomfortable for 6 ft 2 in driver see full Nissan Rogue review |