Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Accent | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 98.4 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 168.5 in | 17.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 66.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.9 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 2403 lb. | 776 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.5 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 50.6 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 49.6 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.3 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.4 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 |
2011 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 |