Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 107.1 in | 13.4 in |
Length | 201.4 in | 186.4 in | 15 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 71.1 in | 7 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 58.3 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4414 lb. | 3287 lb. | 1127 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.9 in | 57.1 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 54.5 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.7 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 56.3 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.8 in | 54.7 in | 11.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.8 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.4 ft3 | 14.8 | 63.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 142.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 127.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Sedona.
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |