Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 107.1 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 187.4 in | 189.0 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 71.1 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.3 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3878 lb. | 3294 lb. | 584 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.5 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.7 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 56.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.4 in | 0.0 in | 41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.7 in | 0.0 in | 31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.0 ft3 | 15.0 | 23 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 58 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Sorento.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.