Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Tiburon | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 99.6 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 173.0 in | 16 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 69.3 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 52.4 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3197 lb. | 3010 lb. | 187 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.9 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 51.6 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 50.6 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 44.7 in | 10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 29.9 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 8.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 15 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.