Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,450 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,720 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,592 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 70 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 955 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 881 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 436 L | 391 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
2011 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review |
2014 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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