Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Rio | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 98.4 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 166.9 in | 22.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 66.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.9 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 2365 lb. | 792 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.5 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 50.8 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 50.0 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.3 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
2008 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |