Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Honda S2000 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 94.5 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 162.2 in | 23.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 68.9 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 50.0 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 2855 lb. | 426 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 34.6 in | 4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 50.7 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 49.8 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 44.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 44.3 in (over 1 rows) | 35.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 8.6 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 |
2007 Honda S2000 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seat feels hard and is difficult to get adjusted properly. see full Honda S2000 review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
this car is engineered for speed, no wasted space.front quarters are cramped as one would expect with a roadster see full Honda S2000 review |