Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 110 hp@5500 127 lb-ft@1000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.0 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 179.4 in | 190.7 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 72.1 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.9 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2868 lb. | 3510 lb. | -642 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.5 in | 54.7 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 45.5 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 55.7 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 54.5 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.7 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
2013 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Honda Civic.
2014 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 2014 Kia Optima.