Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 110.4 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 191.1 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.2 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 57.7 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3078 lb. | 3494 lb. | -416 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 58.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 56.0 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 45.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 56.0 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 35.6 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Nissan Sentra.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.