Model Year | 2010 | 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 | 107.1 in | 101.2 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 163.0 in | 26 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 63.5 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 3232 lb. | -75 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.5 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.2 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.9 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.5 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 49.3 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -46.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul.