Model Year | 2018 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 110.4 in | -1 in |
Length | 187.4 in | 191.1 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 73.2 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.7 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 3558 lb. | 410 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.1 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.0 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 45.5 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 56.4 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.0 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.6 in | 3.8 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.0 ft3 | 15.9 | 22.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 57.1 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 2020 Kia Optima.