Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Corvette | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,435 mm | 4,719 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,844 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,442 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 65 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 991 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 955 mm | -955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,415 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,382 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 919 mm | -919 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 623 L | 385 L | 238 L |
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 |