Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 109 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 175.4 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 66.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 59.6 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 2363 lb. | 916 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 10.8 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 51.7 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 48.1 in | 7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 51.9 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 46.2 in | 8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.0 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -1.3 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 |
2015 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |