Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Impala | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.7 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 201.3 in | -15.5 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 73.0 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 58.9 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 3730 lb. | -449 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.9 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.9 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 54.1 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.8 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | -5.2 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 |
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