Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Lincoln MKZ | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4800 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 145 kW@6000 249 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,445 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,632 kg | 1,494 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 62 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,011 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 965 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 960 mm | -18 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 467 L | 425 L | 42 L |
2011 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I love driving in luxury, and this car delivers much of it. From the cooled/heated seats to the delicious feel of the leather seating surfaces, this car offers more than adequate comfort...and it is a luxury automobile after all. I would expect no less from Lincoln. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.