Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan cube | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 99.6 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 156.5 in | 29.3 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 66.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 65.0 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 2762 lb. | 517 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 42.6 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 52.2 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 48.8 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.2 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.4 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 47.6 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 35.5 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | -44.5 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 |
2011 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |