Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 116.0 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 202.0 in | -15.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 79.0 in | -7.9 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 76.9 in | -18.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 5448 lb. | -2161 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 65.3 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 64.4 in | -9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.3 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.2 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 65.2 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 60.6 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -24.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 60.3 ft3 | -45.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -94.1 ft3 |
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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