Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Aveo | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@3600 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.6 in | 106.3 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 166.7 in | 185.8 in | -19.1 in |
Width | 65.7 in | 71.5 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 58.8 in | 55.5 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2376 lb. | 3279 lb. | -903 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 56.9 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 55.8 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.3 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.7 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.4 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 36.2 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy and I can sit comfortably without having to adjust the seat very much at all see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
As a tall guy I usually have a tough time with back seats but not in my aveo see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2006 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
really uncomfortable see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
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 |