Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 110.0 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 173.1 in | 190.7 in | -17.6 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 72.1 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 57.9 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2727 lb. | 3237 lb. | -510 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 57.3 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 54.7 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 45.5 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 55.7 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 54.5 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.7 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.