| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Ford C-MAX | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 173.6 in | 12.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 63.9 in | -8.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 3640 lb. | -359 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 41.0 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.9 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 51.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | -10.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 52.6 ft3 | -39 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford C-MAX.