Model Year | 2020 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Saturn VUE | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 172 hp@6500 167 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 106.6 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 180.1 in | 11 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 67.0 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3486 lb. | 3789 lb. | -303 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.0 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 52.6 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.7 in | 4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.9 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 52.9 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.9 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 26.5 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 | -38.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |