Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Kia Optima | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 110.0 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 190.7 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 72.1 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 57.3 in | 12 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3206 lb. | 1181 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 57.2 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 54.7 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 45.5 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 55.7 in | 9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 54.5 in | 11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.7 in | 6.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.5 in | 0.0 in | 60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.1 in | 0.0 in | 50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 15.4 | 64.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 126.1 ft3 |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.