Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
Electric 201 hp 291 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,801 mm | 4,356 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,450 kg | 1,748 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 45 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 993 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 950 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 634 L | -209 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 1,790 L | 14 |
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 2021 Kia Niro.