Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus SC | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 185.8 in | -7.3 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 71.5 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 53.1 in | 55.5 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3840 lb. | 3281 lb. | 559 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 56.9 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.8 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 43.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 37.6 in | -10.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.6 in | 55.7 in | -9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.5 in | 54.4 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 36.2 in | -9.1 in |
Total Legroom | 70.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -8.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Lexus SC.
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 |