Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,801 mm | 4,638 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,450 kg | 1,270 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 50 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 942 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,049 mm | 959 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 425 L | 368 L | 57 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review |