Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | BMW Z4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.2 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 161.9 in | 23.9 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 70.1 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 49.9 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 3108 lb. | 173 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 37.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 52.5 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.0 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 42 in (over 1 rows) | 37.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |