Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6000 353 Nm@1450 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 145 kW@6000 249 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,779 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,760 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,759 kg | 1,494 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 62 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 965 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,052 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 805 mm | 0 mm | 805 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,852 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 425 L | -105 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,076 L | 15.0 | -14 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,067 L | 15.0 | -13 L |
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.