Kia Soul (2017) vs. Kia Optima (2007) Specs

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2017 Kia Soul and 2007 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2017	2007
Model	Kia Soul	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	107.1 in	-5.9 in
Length	163.0 in	186.4 in	-23.4 in
Width	70.9 in	71.1 in	-0.2 in
Height	63.5 in	58.3 in	5.2 in
Curb Weight	3232 lb.	3287 lb.	-55 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.2 gal.	17.0 gal.	-2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	57.1 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	54.5 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	43.7 in	-2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	38.0 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	56.3 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.3 in	54.7 in	-5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	37.8 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.2 ft³	14.8 ft³	9.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.3 ft³	14.8 ft³	46.5 ft³

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2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review
2007	4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review

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