Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Cruze Limited | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 105.7 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 181.0 in | 5.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.7 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 3005 lb. | 174 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.0 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.9 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.4 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.4 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -0.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited.