Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Yaris | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 106 hp@6000 103 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 98.8 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 155.5 in | 30.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 66.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 59.4 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 2335 lb. | 844 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 52.5 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 50.0 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.6 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.8 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 50.1 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 33.3 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.8 ft3 |
2008 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 2015 Toyota Yaris.