Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Spark | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 98 hp@6200 94 lb-ft@4400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 93.9 in | 106.3 in | -12.4 in |
Length | 142.5 in | 185.8 in | -43.3 in |
Width | 62.8 in | 71.5 in | -8.7 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 55.5 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2246 lb. | 3279 lb. | -1033 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 56.9 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.6 in | 55.8 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 55.7 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 54.4 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 36.2 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Chevrolet Spark.
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 |