Model Year | 2020 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Niro | Kia Optima | |
Engine | Electric 201 hp 291 lb-ft |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 171.5 in | 186.4 in | -14.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.1 in | 0 in |
Height | 60.8 in | 58.3 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3854 lb. | 3179 lb. | 675 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.1 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.5 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.7 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 56.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 54.7 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.8 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Niro.
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 |