Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Honda Civic | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 176.7 in | 9.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 69.0 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 56.5 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 2628 lb. | 653 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 53.7 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 51.9 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.4 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 51.0 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.6 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 1.6 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 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |