Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6500 138 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,491 kg | 1,248 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 47 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 942 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,201 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 950 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 428 L | -9 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 |
2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review |
2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review |
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