Model Year | 2015 | 2020 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
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 | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,656 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,620 kg | 1,614 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 63 L | 70 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,336 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 960 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,313 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 904 mm | 43 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,001 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 716 mm | 0 mm | 716 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,703 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 450 L | -158 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 15.9 | 952.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 15.9 | -14.9 L |
2015 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 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.