Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Dodge Nitro | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 260 hp@5200 265 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 108.8 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 178.9 in | 7.5 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.1 in | -2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 69.9 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3971 lb. | -684 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 56.8 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.8 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.8 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 47.4 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.7 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 | -50.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Dodge Nitro.