Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mini Convertible | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 97.1 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 143.1 in | 42.7 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 66.5 in | 5 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 55.5 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 2700 lb. | 581 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 50.9 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.3 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 39.0 in | 16.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 27.5 in | 8.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 10.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2007 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |