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 | 2,720 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,280 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,442 kg | 1,090 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 45 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 960 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 871 mm | 89 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 351 L | 68 L |
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 |