Model Year | 2008 | 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 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 176.7 in | 9.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 69.0 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.5 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 2912 lb. | 375 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.7 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 51.9 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.2 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.4 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 51.0 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.6 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 2.8 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 |
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 |