Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,719 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,410 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,477 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 0 L | 65 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,046 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 947 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 846 mm | 73 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,915 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 680 L | -295 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 850 L | -836.4 |
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 |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |