Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Scion tC | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.0 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 190.7 in | -16.7 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 72.1 in | -3 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.3 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2905 lb. | 3223 lb. | -318 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.2 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.7 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 45.5 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 55.7 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 54.5 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 34.7 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 20 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 |
2013 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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