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2014 Chevrolet Sonic and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 107.1 in | -7.7 in |
| Length | 173.1 in | 186.4 in | -13.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.1 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 58.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2727 lb. | 3179 lb. | -452 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 57.1 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 54.5 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 56.3 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 54.7 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.8 in | -3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
| 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 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 |
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