Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Scion tC | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 191.1 in | -17.1 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 73.2 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.7 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 2905 lb. | 3230 lb. | -325 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 58.1 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.0 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 45.5 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 56.4 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 56.0 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 35.6 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 19.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Scion tC.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Optima.