Model Year | 2018 | 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 | 3,061 mm | 2,720 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,116 mm | 4,735 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,740 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,002 kg | 1,491 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 64 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,623 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,603 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,671 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 988 mm | 0 mm | 988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,509 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,270 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 0 mm | 884 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,954 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 960 L | 419 L | 541 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,220 L | 14.8 | -12.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,021 L | 14.8 | -10.8 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 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 |