Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the Kia Optima legroom ranges from a minimum of 43.3 inches to a maximum of 45.5 inches.
The Kia Optima has a minimum of 34.6 inches and a maximum of 37.8 inches of second row legroom.
Check out the Legroom specifications for other makes and models.
2020 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2020 Kia Optima legroom is 45.5 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2020 Kia Optima is 35.6 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2020 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
2020 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Premium Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
SE |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
2020 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX Premium DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
2020 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
2020 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Premium Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
SE |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
2020 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX Premium DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
2019 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2019 Kia Optima legroom is 45.5 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2019 Kia Optima is 35.6 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2019 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
2019 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
2019 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
2019 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
2019 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
2019 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
2018 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2018 Kia Optima legroom is 45.5 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2018 Kia Optima is 35.6 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2018 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
Premium Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
2018 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
2018 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
Premium Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
2018 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
2017 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2017 Kia Optima legroom is 45.5 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2017 Kia Optima is 35.6 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2017 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
2017 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
2017 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
2017 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
2016 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2016 Kia Optima legroom is 45.5 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2016 Kia Optima is 34.7 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2016 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
SXL Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
2016 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
35.6 in. |
2016 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
SXL Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
2016 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
90.4 cm |
2015 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2015 Kia Optima legroom is 45.5 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2015 Kia Optima is 34.7 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2015 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
2015 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
2015 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
2015 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
2014 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2014 Kia Optima legroom is 45.5 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2014 Kia Optima is 34.7 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2014 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
2014 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
2014 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
2014 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
2013 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2013 Kia Optima legroom is 45.5 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2013 Kia Optima is 34.6 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2013 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.6 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.6 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.6 in. |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.6 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.6 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.6 in. |
2013 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
87.9 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
87.9 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
87.9 cm |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
87.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
87.9 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
87.9 cm |
2012 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2012 Kia Optima legroom is 45.5 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2012 Kia Optima is 34.7 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2012 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
2012 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
2011 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2011 Kia Optima legroom is 45.5 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2011 Kia Optima is 34.7 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2011 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
45.5 in. |
34.7 in. |
2011 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
115.6 cm |
88.1 cm |
2010 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2010 Kia Optima legroom is 43.7 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2010 Kia Optima is 37.8 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2010 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
SX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
2010 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
SX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
2009 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2009 Kia Optima legroom is 43.7 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2009 Kia Optima is 37.8 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2009 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
SX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
2009 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
SX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
2008 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2008 Kia Optima legroom is 43.7 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2008 Kia Optima is 37.8 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2008 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
2008 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
2007 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2007 Kia Optima legroom is 43.7 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2007 Kia Optima is 37.8 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2007 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
2007 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
2006 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2006 Kia Optima legroom ranges between 43.3 inches and 43.7 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2006 Kia Optima is between 36.2 inches and 37.8 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2006 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
2006 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.7 in. |
37.8 in. |
2006 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
2006 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
111 cm |
96 cm |
2005 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2005 Kia Optima legroom is 43.3 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2005 Kia Optima is 36.2 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2005 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
2005 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
2004 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2004 Kia Optima legroom is 43.3 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2004 Kia Optima is 36.2 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2004 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
2004 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
2003 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2003 Kia Optima legroom is 43.3 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2003 Kia Optima is 36.2 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2003 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
SE Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
2003 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
SE Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
2002 Kia Optima Legroom
In the first row, the 2002 Kia Optima legroom is 43.3 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2002 Kia Optima is 36.2 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2002 Kia Optima Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
SE Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.3 in. |
36.2 in. |
2002 Kia Optima Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
SE Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
110 cm |
91.9 cm |
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