Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 110 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 191.1 in | -14.4 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 73.2 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.7 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2904 lb. | 3486 lb. | -582 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.1 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 56.0 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 45.5 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.4 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 56.0 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.6 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -3.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.