Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.0 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 190.7 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.1 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 57.3 in | 15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 3206 lb. | 1167 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 45.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.6 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.7 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.5 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 34.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 0.0 in | 44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 24.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 15.4 | 33.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 63.8 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2012 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 2012 Kia Optima.