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Kia Optima Legroom (2002 - 2020)

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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.

Kia Optima Legroom

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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
2017 Kia Optima

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
2016 Kia Optima

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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