Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Honda CR-Z | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,436 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,079 mm | 4,735 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,740 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,394 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,442 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 40 L | 64 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 937 mm | 1,011 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,308 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,389 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,085 mm (over 1 row) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 711 L | 419 L | 292 L |
2012 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 |
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 |