Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Scion xB | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.0 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 167.3 in | 190.7 in | -23.4 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 72.1 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 62.6 in | 57.3 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 3206 lb. | -120 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.2 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 54.7 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 45.5 in | -4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 37.6 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.7 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 54.5 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.7 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 |
2011 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room for the driver and passenger. Easy to slide and adjust both seats. see full Scion xB review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room, comfortable, great access to controls, good visibility all round. see full Scion xB 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.