Lexus ES (2010) vs. Kia Optima (2012) Specs

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2010 Lexus ES and 2012 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2010	2012
Model	Lexus ES	Kia Optima
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	110.0 in	-0.7 in
Length	191.1 in	190.7 in	0.4 in
Width	71.1 in	72.1 in	-1 in
Height	57.1 in	57.3 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	3580 lb.	3385 lb.	195 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	40.0 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	57.2 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	54.7 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	45.5 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.6 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	55.7 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.8 in	54.5 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	34.7 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.1 in
Cargo Volume	14.7 ft³	15.4 ft³	-0.7 ft³

2010 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review

2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

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