Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 110.4 in | -9 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 191.1 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.2 in | -1 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 57.7 in | -4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 3494 lb. | 44 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 58.1 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.0 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 45.5 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.8 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 56.4 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 56.0 in | -11.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 35.6 in | -6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -9.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
2007 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.