Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.3 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 185.8 in | -5.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.5 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 55.5 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3269 lb. | 3281 lb. | -12 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 56.9 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.8 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.6 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.7 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 54.4 in | -10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 36.2 in | -7 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -7.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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 |