Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 120 kW@5800 221 Nm@4250 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 97 kW@6000 174 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,625 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,442 kg | 1,281 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 50 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 932 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 950 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 428 L | -9 L |
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 |
2014 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
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