Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 101.2 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 172.0 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 67.7 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 2729 lb. | 450 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.1 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 52.1 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.1 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 51.2 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 31.1 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.6 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 |
2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |