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2008 Kia Optima and 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Chrysler Pacifica | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 121.6 in | -14.5 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 204.3 in | -17.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 79.6 in | -8.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 69.9 in | -11.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 4521 lb. | -1234 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 63.8 in | -6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 59.0 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 63.0 in | -6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 64.8 in | -10.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 87.5 ft3 | -72.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 140.5 ft3 | -125.7 ft3 |
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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
| 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
| 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
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