Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 106.3 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 185.8 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.5 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 55.5 in | 11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 3279 lb. | 797 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 55.8 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.3 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.7 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 54.4 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.2 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 40.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Saturn VUE.
2006 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 |