Chevrolet Sonic (2019) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

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2019 Chevrolet Sonic and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2019	2006
Model	Chevrolet Sonic	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850	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	99.4 in	106.3 in	-6.9 in
Length	173.9 in	185.8 in	-11.9 in
Width	68.3 in	71.5 in	-3.2 in
Height	59.7 in	55.5 in	4.2 in
Curb Weight	2857 lb.	3279 lb.	-422 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.2 gal.	17.2 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.0 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.4 in	56.9 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.4 in	55.8 in	-4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	43.3 in	-1.5 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	54.4 in	-2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.2 in	-1.6 in
Total Legroom	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.1 in
Cargo Volume	14.9 ft³	13.6 ft³	1.3 ft³

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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

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