Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 107.1 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 186.4 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.1 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 58.3 in | -4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3142 lb. | 132 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 57.1 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.5 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.0 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 56.3 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 54.7 in | -10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 37.8 in | -8.6 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -9.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse review |
2007 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 |