Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Armada | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 123.2 in | 107.1 in | 16.1 in |
Length | 206.9 in | 186.4 in | 20.5 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 71.1 in | 7.7 in |
Height | 77.8 in | 58.3 in | 19.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5251 lb. | 3142 lb. | 2109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 11 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.1 in | 57.1 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 54.5 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.7 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.5 in | 56.3 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.1 in | 54.7 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 37.8 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 63.7 in | 0.0 in | 63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.2 in | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 56.7 ft3 | 14.8 | 41.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 82.3 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review |
2006 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |
2008 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 |