Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Niro | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 171.5 in | 185.8 in | -14.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.5 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 55.5 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3106 lb. | 3281 lb. | -175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.8 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 54.4 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.2 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 40.9 ft3 |
2018 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Niro.
2006 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 |