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Hyundai Azera (2008) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Hyundai Azera and 2008 Kia Optima specs.

2008 Hyundai Azera and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Hyundai Azera Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,779 mm 2,720 mm 0 mm
Length 4,895 mm 4,735 mm 0 mm
Width 1,849 mm 1,806 mm 0 mm
Height 1,491 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,646 kg 1,425 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 64 L 11 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,471 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,110 mm 1,110 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 970 mm 965 mm 5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 970 mm 960 mm 10 mm
Total Legroom 2,080 mm (over 2 rows) 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 470 L 419 L 51 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Azera

2008 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review
2007 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Enough leg room for adults. Rear sunshade really makes a difference. see full Hyundai Azera review
2007 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Leather heated seats are great see full Hyundai Azera review
2007 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
lots of room place for drink cups in the middle of the seats. Vent for heat and air Seats pull down for extra cargo space see full Hyundai Azera review
2007 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
For us, there is more room in the front seat area than was available in the Buick Limited we were driving see full Hyundai Azera review
2007 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review
2007 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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