Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Scion xB | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.4 in | -8 in |
Length | 167.3 in | 191.1 in | -23.8 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 73.2 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 62.6 in | 57.7 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3086 lb. | 3219 lb. | -133 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.1 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.0 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 45.5 in | -4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 37.8 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 56.0 in | -9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 54 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.