Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Niro | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,719 mm | 4,356 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,410 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,409 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 45 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,019 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 993 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 950 mm | -31 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 549 L | -164 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 1,543 L | 12.6 |
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 |
2018 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Niro.