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2023 Kia Carnival and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2023 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Carnival | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 107.1 in | 14.6 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 186.4 in | 16.6 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 71.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Height | 68.5 in | 58.3 in | 10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3287 lb. | 1089 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 57.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 54.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.7 in | -2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 56.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 54.7 in | 11.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.5 in | 0.0 in | 59.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 25.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 14.8 | 72.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 130.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.
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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