Model Year | 2007 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Accent | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 119 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 101.6 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 172.6 in | 13.8 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 68.1 in | 3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.1 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 2502 lb. | 677 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.2 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 51.7 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.1 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 50.8 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 33.5 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 1.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Hyundai Accent.