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Kia Optima (2012) vs. Nissan Sentra (2017) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2017 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year 2012 2017  
Model Kia Optima Nissan Sentra  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 106.3 in 3.7 in
Length 190.7 in 182.1 in 8.6 in
Width 72.1 in 69.3 in 2.8 in
Height 57.3 in 58.9 in -1.6 in
Curb Weight 3206 lb. 2848 lb. 358 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 39.4 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 54.7 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.7 in 50.9 in 3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 42.5 in 3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 36.7 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 53.9 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 50.1 in 4.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.7 in 37.4 in -2.7 in
Total Legroom 80.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 0.3 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 15.1 ft3 0.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima

2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Nissan Sentra

2017 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review
 

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