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2008 Kia Optima and 2008 Ford Expedition Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Ford Expedition | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 119.0 in | -11.9 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 206.5 in | -20.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 78.8 in | -7.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 77.2 in | -18.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 5578 lb. | -2399 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -11 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 63.2 in | -6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 60.2 in | -5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 63.7 in | -7.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 59.9 in | -5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -36.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 55.0 ft3 | -40.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -93.5 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 2008 Ford Expedition
| 2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
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