Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda CR-Z | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.9 in | 110.0 in | -14.1 in |
Length | 160.6 in | 190.7 in | -30.1 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 72.1 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 57.9 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 3510 lb. | -820 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.0 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.7 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 45.5 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.7 in | -34.7 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -37.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 25.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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