Model Year | 2023 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 177 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 110.4 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 191.1 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 73.2 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 57.7 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3486 lb. | 493 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.0 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 45.5 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 56.4 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.0 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 35.6 in | 6.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.5 in | 0.0 in | 42.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.6 in | 0.0 in | 29.6 in |
Total Legroom | 112.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 15.9 | 29.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 59.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sorento.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.