Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Yaris iA | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 106 hp@6000 103 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 171.7 in | 14.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 66.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 58.5 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 2416 lb. | 863 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 11.6 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 53.1 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 48.6 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 50.0 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 49.5 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.4 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 0.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Toyota Yaris iA.