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Honda Civic (2011) vs. Kia Optima (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Honda Civic and 2007 Kia Optima specs.

2011 Honda Civic and 2007 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2011 2007  
Model Honda Civic Kia Optima  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
197 hp@7800
139 lb-ft@6200
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 107.1 in -0.8 in
Length 176.7 in 186.4 in -9.7 in
Width 69.0 in 71.1 in -2.1 in
Height 56.5 in 58.3 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 2912 lb. 3287 lb. -375 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 17.0 gal. -3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.8 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.7 in 57.1 in -3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.9 in 54.5 in -2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 43.7 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 38.0 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.4 in 56.3 in -3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 54.7 in -3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 37.8 in -3.2 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -4.7 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 14.8 ft3 -2.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda Civic

2011 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
2011 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Optima

2007 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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