Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Honda HR-V | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 OHC-4v 141 hp@6500 127 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.8 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 170.4 in | 15.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 69.8 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 63.2 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 2888 lb. | 391 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.8 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.1 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.2 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 47.4 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.3 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 58.8 ft3 | -45.2 ft3 |
2006 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 2021 Honda HR-V.