Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,801 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,432 kg | 1,466 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 54 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,003 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 993 mm | -33 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 685 L | -260 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 1,736 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 2018 Kia Soul.