Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Sentra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 179.8 in | 6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 70.5 in | 1 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 59.5 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 2853 lb. | 428 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.1 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 53.0 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.5 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 0.5 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 |
2009 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |