Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Ford Mustang | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107.1 in | 0 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 188.1 in | -1.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.9 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 55.6 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3401 lb. | -259 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.4 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.7 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.6 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 46.8 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 29.8 in | 8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 9.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 1.4 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 |
2010 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
Very confortable seats, The stock seats hold you pretty well even in a little senmi-agressing driving. Nice position in the power seats and easy to get the just right spot. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
The adjustability of the power seat. see full Ford Mustang review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Perfect seating position for both of us. Nice cush for your tush see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Felt like seating position was "on the floor". Steering wheel had only tilt adjustment, no telescope. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
What rear seat room? see full Ford Mustang review |