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Honda Civic (2010) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Honda Civic and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2010 Honda Civic and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2010 2006  
Model Honda Civic Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in 0 in
Length 176.7 in 185.8 in -9.1 in
Width 69.0 in 71.5 in -2.5 in
Height 56.5 in 55.5 in 1 in
Curb Weight 2628 lb. 3281 lb. -653 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 17.2 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.0 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.7 in 56.9 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.9 in 55.8 in -3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 43.3 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 37.6 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.4 in 55.7 in -3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 54.4 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 36.2 in -1.6 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 79.5 in (over 2 rows) -2.7 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 13.6 ft3 -1.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Honda Civic

2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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