Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Scion tC | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 186.4 in | -12.4 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 71.1 in | -2 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 58.3 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2970 lb. | 3179 lb. | -209 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.1 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.5 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.7 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 56.3 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 54.7 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 37.8 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -6.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC 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 |