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Mitsubishi i-MiEV (2012) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV and 2008 Kia Optima specs.

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Mitsubishi i-MiEV Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.4 in 107.1 in -6.7 in
Length 144.8 in 186.4 in -41.6 in
Width 62.4 in 71.1 in -8.7 in
Height 63.6 in 58.3 in 5.3 in
Curb Weight 2595 lb. 3142 lb. -547 lb.
Fuel Capacity 0.0 gal. 17.0 gal. -17 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 0.0 in 39.8 in -39.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 0.0 in 57.1 in -57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.5 in -54.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 0.0 in 43.7 in -43.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.0 in -38 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.3 in -56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.7 in -54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.8 in -37.8 in
Total Legroom 0 in (over 1 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -81.5 in
Cargo Volume 0.0 14.8 ft3 -14.8

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Adults won't have any room to spare in the i-MiEV's back seat, but they will fit. This counts as a strength for the same reason ride smoothness and exterior styling do. see full Mitsubishi i-MiEV review
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The front seats are very close together. And, even after adding an inch for the North American car, your shoulder is quite close to the B-pillar. Anything else with four doors is much roomier inside. see full Mitsubishi i-MiEV review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 66-horsepower Electric
1-speed automatic RWD		 Has a lot of interior room for the exterior size. It has more than enough legroom for my 12-13 year old kids. see full Mitsubishi i-MiEV review
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 66-horsepower Electric
1-speed automatic RWD		 I am 5'11" and I need to have the seat fully back to be comfortable. Not suitable for persosns over 6' tall. see full Mitsubishi i-MiEV review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima

2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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