Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Camaro | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.3 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 190.4 in | -4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 75.5 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 54.2 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3780 lb. | -638 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.3 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 50.4 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 29.9 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 9.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Chevrolet Camaro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 323-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seat is small and unlike the nonconvertable does not have a center seat. see full Chevrolet Camaro review |
2013 Chevrolet Camaro Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible 400-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seating is not meant for a Adult but a child or a set of golf clubs.. & a few complaints over the comfort.. in long drives.. any thing over a hour or more. see full Chevrolet Camaro review |