Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,425 kg | 1,527 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 0 L | 64 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 947 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 790 mm | 170 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 411 L | 8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 0 L | 14.8 |
2007 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 |
2012 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 |