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Kia Optima (2007) vs. Honda Civic (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Kia Optima and 2011 Honda Civic specs.

2007 Kia Optima and 2011 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year 2007 2011  
Model Kia Optima Honda Civic  
Engine 2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
197 hp@7800
139 lb-ft@6200
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Optima

2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda Civic

2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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