Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan 350Z | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.1 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 186.4 in | -16.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 71.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 52.1 in | 58.3 in | -6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3339 lb. | 3142 lb. | 197 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.1 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.5 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.7 in | -1.1 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 | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -38.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 6.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 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 |