Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Honda Element | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@5800 160 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 101.4 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 169.3 in | 17.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.5 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 70.4 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 3429 lb. | -250 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 43.3 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.0 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.0 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.2 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 47.6 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 | -62.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Element.