Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volvo XC60 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 109.2 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 182.2 in | 8.5 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 74.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 67.4 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 4225 lb. | -757 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.7 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.2 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.2 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 53.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 36.4 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 30.8 ft3 | -15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -52 ft3 |
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 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review |