Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Accent | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.4 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 168.5 in | 17.3 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 66.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 57.9 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 2366 lb. | 913 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 53.5 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 50.6 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.1 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 49.6 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.3 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 1.2 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 |
2010 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2010 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |