Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Dodge Charger | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 120.0 in | -13.7 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 200.1 in | -14.3 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 74.5 in | -3 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 58.2 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 3800 lb. | -519 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.2 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 57.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.2 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 40.2 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -2.6 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 |
2010 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I previously owned a crossover vehicle and this car has much more leg room. see full Dodge Charger review |