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2008 Honda Element and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Element | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 107.1 in | -5.7 in |
| Length | 169.3 in | 186.4 in | -17.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.3 in | 12.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3499 lb. | 3179 lb. | 320 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 39.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 54.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.7 in | -2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 56.3 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 54.7 in | -7.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 62.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Element
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Honda Element.
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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