Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus CT | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.0 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 170.1 in | 190.7 in | -20.6 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.1 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.9 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3130 lb. | 3510 lb. | -380 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 57.3 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.7 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 45.5 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.7 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.8 in | 54.5 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 34.7 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 32.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
2015 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.