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Kia Seltos (2021) vs. Kia Optima (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Kia Seltos and 2014 Kia Optima specs.

2021 Kia Seltos and 2014 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2021 2014  
Model Kia Seltos Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,629 mm 2,794 mm 0 mm
Length 4,369 mm 4,844 mm 0 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,831 mm 0 mm
Height 1,615 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,400 kg 1,468 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 70 L -20 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,156 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 975 mm 955 mm 20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,341 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 881 mm 84 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 753 L 436 L 317 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,778 L 15.4 -14.4 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2021 Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima

2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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