Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 211 hp@5800 214 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 110.5 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 200.4 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.9 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.7 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 3555 lb. | -261 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 56.4 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.6 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.2 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Impala.