Model Year | 2022 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Kia Optima | |
Engine | Electric 200 hp 266 lb-ft |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 107.1 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 163.2 in | 186.4 in | -23.2 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 71.1 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 58.3 in | 5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3589 lb. | 3179 lb. | 410 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -17 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.3 in | 54.5 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.7 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.6 in | 54.7 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 37.8 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
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 |