Hyundai Kona (2018) vs. Kia Optima (2007) Specs

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2018 Hyundai Kona and 2007 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2018	2007
Model	Hyundai Kona	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	107.1 in	-4.7 in
Length	164.0 in	186.4 in	-22.4 in
Width	70.9 in	71.1 in	-0.2 in
Height	61.0 in	58.3 in	2.7 in
Curb Weight	3043 lb.	3142 lb.	-99 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	17.0 gal.	-3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	57.1 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	54.5 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	43.7 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.0 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	56.3 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	54.7 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	37.8 in	-3.2 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-5.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	14.8 ft³	4.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	14.8 ft³	31 ft³

2018 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Hyundai Kona.

2007 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

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