Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 138 kW@6000 248 Nm@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@7800 188 Nm@6200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,488 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,753 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,491 kg | 1,321 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 50 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 950 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 879 mm | 81 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 340 L | 79 L |
2007 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 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |