Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 185.8 in | -10.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 71.5 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 55.5 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 3281 lb. | 85 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -17.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.0 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.9 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 55.8 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.3 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 55.7 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 54.4 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 36.2 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -6.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 13.6 ft3 | -13.6 |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
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 |