Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 185.8 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 55.5 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3281 lb. | -7 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 56.9 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 55.8 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.3 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.7 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 54.4 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.4 in | 0.0 in | 39.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.2 in | 0.0 in | 28.2 in |
Total Legroom | 106.4 in (over 3 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 26.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 13.6 | 20.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 |
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |