Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 107.1 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 168.5 in | 186.4 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.1 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.3 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2403 lb. | 3179 lb. | -776 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.1 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 54.5 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 54.7 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 37.8 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small, Cramped, especially if you have children. Not easy to get into and out of. see full Hyundai Accent review |
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 |