Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Scion iQ | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 78.7 in | 107.1 in | -28.4 in |
Length | 120.1 in | 186.4 in | -66.3 in |
Width | 66.1 in | 71.1 in | -5 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 58.3 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2127 lb. | 3142 lb. | -1015 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 8.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.1 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.5 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.7 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 38.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.2 in | 56.3 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 54.7 in | -20.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 28.6 in | 37.8 in | -9.2 in |
Total Legroom | 69.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -12 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 3.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
2013 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD |
For such a small car, it's surprising roomy up front. I'm 6' 200 lbs and have no problem getting in. Comfort is good with plenty of head room. Back seat is very tiny but one person could sit there fairly comfortably by sitting sideways as the front passenger seat sits a little farther forward than the driver seat. Passenger seat has plenty of room since there is no glove box that gets in the way. see full Scion iQ review |
2013 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD |
Rear seat room is pretty small. An adult would have to sit sideways to make use of it (our dealer sat back there during our test drive. If there are more than one or two people who will be using this car at one time, it's probably not the right choice. see full Scion iQ 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 |