Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Aveo | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.6 in | 107.1 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 166.7 in | 186.4 in | -19.7 in |
Width | 65.7 in | 71.1 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 58.8 in | 58.3 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2365 lb. | 3142 lb. | -777 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.1 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 54.5 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.7 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.7 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.8 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.6 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -3.2 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 |
2008 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 |