

Model Year | 2016 | 2020 | |
Model | Scion tC | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 179 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4100 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 191.1 in | -14.5 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.7 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3082 lb. | 3558 lb. | -476 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.1 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 56.0 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 45.5 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 56.4 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.5 in | 56.0 in | -7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.6 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Scion tC.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.