Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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 | 2,639 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,557 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 70 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,011 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 960 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 904 mm | 59 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 450 L | 289 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 15.9 | -14.9 L |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Optima.