| Model Year | 2020 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Fit | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 130 hp@6600 114 lb-ft@4600 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 107.1 in | -7.5 in |
| Length | 161.4 in | 186.4 in | -25 in |
| Width | 67.0 in | 71.1 in | -4.1 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 58.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2522 lb. | 3179 lb. | -657 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.1 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.5 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.7 in | -2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 54.7 in | -9.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 37.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Honda Fit.
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |