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2008 Kia Optima and 2023 Buick Encore GX Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Buick Encore GX | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 DOHC-4v 155 hp@5600 174 lb-ft@1600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,596 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,442 kg | 1,395 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 50 L | 14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 968 mm | -3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,207 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 914 mm | 46 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 665 L | -246 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 1,422 L | 13.8 |
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Buick Encore GX
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Buick Encore GX.
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