Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Aveo | Kia Optima | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.6 in | 106.3 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 169.7 in | 185.8 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 71.5 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 55.5 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2531 lb. | 3281 lb. | -750 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.0 in | 0.3 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 | 41.3 in | 43.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.7 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.4 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.2 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
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 |