Model Year | 2007 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
Electric 214 hp 250 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,481 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,442 kg | 1,761 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 | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,313 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 | 851 mm | 109 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 668 L | -249 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 850 L | -835.2 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Nissan LEAF.