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2009 Honda Civic and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Honda Civic | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,488 mm | 4,719 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,753 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,192 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 65 L | -15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 955 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 919 mm | -40 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 340 L | 385 L | -45 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Civic
| 2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 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 |
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