Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Corvette | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 174.6 in | 185.8 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 71.5 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 55.5 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 3281 lb. | -102 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.9 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 55.8 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 43.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -36.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 22.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Comfortable, reasonably supportive seats for any reasonable street driving. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Front seats are designed for fat people. They need to redesign them to be more snug feel. see full Chevrolet Corvette 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 |