Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Kia Optima | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 110.0 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 190.7 in | -19.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.1 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 57.9 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3230 lb. | 3237 lb. | -7 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.7 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 45.5 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.7 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.5 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 34.7 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 51.2 ft3 |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.