Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Prius c | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 73 hp@4800 82 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 | 100.4 in | 110.0 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 190.7 in | -33.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.1 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 57.9 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 2500 lb. | 3510 lb. | -1010 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 57.3 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.7 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 45.5 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 55.7 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.8 in | 54.5 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 34.7 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 15.4 ft3 | -15.4 |
2014 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.