Tesla Model S (2013) vs. Kia Optima (2011) Specs

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2013 Tesla Model S and 2011 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Tesla Model S	Kia Optima
Engine	Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	1-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.5 in	110.0 in	6.5 in
Length	196.0 in	190.7 in	5.3 in
Width	77.3 in	72.1 in	5.2 in
Height	56.5 in	57.3 in	-0.8 in
Curb Weight	4647 lb.	3385 lb.	1262 lb.
Fuel Capacity	0.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	-18.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	57.2 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	54.7 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	45.5 in	-2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	37.6 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	55.7 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	54.5 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	34.7 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.6 ft³	15.4 ft³	16.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.4 ft³	15.4 ft³	48 ft³

2013 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Tesla Model S.

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.

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