Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Ford Crown Victoria | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 114.6 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 212.0 in | -25.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 77.3 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.3 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 4129 lb. | -987 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 60.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 57.4 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.6 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 60.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.1 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -5.8 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 Ford Crown Victoria.