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Chevrolet Sonic (2014) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2014 Chevrolet Sonic and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2014 2006  
Model Chevrolet Sonic Kia Optima  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
125 lb-ft@3800
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,525 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,397 mm 4,719 mm 0 mm
Width 1,735 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,516 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,266 kg 1,487 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 46 L 65 L -19 L
Headroom, Row 1 983 mm 991 mm -8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,356 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,306 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,100 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 955 mm 5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,311 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 919 mm -40 mm
Total Legroom 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 422 L 385 L 37 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic

2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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