Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Galant | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 230 hp@5250 250 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 107.1 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 190.4 in | 189.0 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 71.1 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.3 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3560 lb. | 3294 lb. | 266 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.5 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.3 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 54.7 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.8 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
2006 Mitsubishi Galant Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The entire interior has great room and comfort. First four door ive purchased and im loving it. Fantastic trunk room as well. see full Mitsubishi Galant review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.