Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.0 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 184.8 in | 190.7 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 72.1 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 67.3 in | 57.9 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3626 lb. | 3468 lb. | 158 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 54.7 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 45.5 in | -4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 54.5 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 34.7 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.4 in | 0.0 in | 51.4 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) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 26.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 15.4 | 18.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 47.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.