Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Camry | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@5700 156 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,806 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,592 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 64 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 968 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 988 mm | -107 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 436 L | 0 L |
2014 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 2014 Kia Optima.
2012 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Being 6' 3" it can be hard to find a car where I have sufficient legroom & headroom. In the Fusion Hybrid there was lots of space, even with a sunroof. There are also padded surfaces where my left knee rests against the door and where my right leg rests against the center console. The Camry Hybrid was not comfortable. The doors are hard plastic and there was no soft place to rest my knee. The center console was also hard plastic. see full Toyota Camry review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We will use this as a "road car" on longer trips so front seat comfort along with interior -and- trunk room is very good, better than Kia Optima considered. Two large adults comment rear seat also very comfortable. Front seat easier exit too. see full Toyota Camry review |
2012 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Nice ergonomic shape, but not enough padding. Leather seats feel decidedly firm after two months of ownership. Seat cushion length should be slightly longer for thigh support. see full Toyota Camry review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The door sills are very high which made it tough for me to get my size 13 shoes up and over when sitting behind a front seat that is all the way back. The door sills in the Camry were lower so while there was no more rear seat room than in the Fusion is was possible to get my feet out more easily. see full Toyota Camry review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
You can see I'm really reaching here to find things that we didn't like about the Fusion Hybrid, but here's one more... There is a small step up in front of the front seats which made it hard to cross my legs like when traveling on road trips. see full Toyota Camry review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
front seat could be improved for better thigh support for tall drivers see full Toyota Camry review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
front seat could be improved for better thigh support for tall drivers see full Toyota Camry review |