Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Honda S2000 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 94.5 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 162.2 in | 24.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 68.9 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 50.0 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 2855 lb. | 287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 34.6 in | 5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 50.7 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 49.8 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 44.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 44.3 in (over 1 rows) | 37.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 9.8 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 |
2008 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 |