Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 953 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 1,039 mm | 880 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 408 L | 28 L |
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.
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |