Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Lancer | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 107.1 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 180.0 in | 186.4 in | -6.4 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 71.1 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2922 lb. | 3142 lb. | -220 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.5 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.7 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.7 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.8 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.6 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |
2008 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 |