Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Prius c | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.4 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 157.3 in | 28.5 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 66.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 56.9 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 2500 lb. | 781 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 9.5 gal. | 7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 52.3 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 51.0 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.7 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 51.7 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 50.8 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 35.0 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 13.6 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 |
2014 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review |