Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2018 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Sorento (2018) vs. Kia Optima (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Kia Sorento and 2009 Kia Optima specs.

2018 Kia Sorento and 2009 Kia Optima Specifications

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
 
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

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about 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 2018 Kia Sorento.

Be the first!

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.

Be the first!

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.