Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 110 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.0 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 190.7 in | -14 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 72.1 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2904 lb. | 3490 lb. | -586 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.2 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 54.7 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 45.5 in | -3.3 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 | 54.5 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.7 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.