Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 145 kW@6000 249 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,801 mm | 4,196 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,494 kg | 1,377 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 54 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,044 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 | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 986 mm | -26 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 685 L | -260 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 1,758 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 Soul.