Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6400 181 lb-ft@3900 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 179.4 in | 185.8 in | -6.4 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 71.5 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 64.7 in | 55.5 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3358 lb. | 3279 lb. | 79 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 56.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.8 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.4 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.2 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 |
2016 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD |
The front seat seems a bit thin and does require adjustment for comfort after awhile. see full Honda CR-V review |
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 |