| Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
| Model | Dodge Dart | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6400 148 lb-ft@4600 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 107.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Length | 183.9 in | 186.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 71.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3186 lb. | 3179 lb. | 7 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 57.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.7 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.0 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.7 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Dodge Dart.
| 2007 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 |