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Kia Optima (2007) vs. Nissan LEAF (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Kia Optima and 2012 Nissan LEAF specs.

2007 Kia Optima and 2012 Nissan LEAF Specifications

Model Year 2007 2012  
Model Kia Optima Nissan LEAF  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.1 in 106.3 in 0.8 in
Length 186.4 in 175.0 in 11.4 in
Width 71.1 in 69.7 in 1.4 in
Height 58.3 in 61.0 in -2.7 in
Curb Weight 3142 lb. 3366 lb. -224 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 0.0 gal. 17 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 41.2 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 54.4 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.5 in 51.5 in 3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.7 in 42.1 in 1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.3 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 52.5 in 3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.7 in 50.0 in 4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 31.1 in 6.7 in
Total Legroom 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 8.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.8 ft3 14.5 ft3 0.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.8 ft3 0.0 14.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Optima

2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan LEAF

2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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