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2008 Kia Optima and 2009 Ford Taurus X Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.9 in | -5.8 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 200.3 in | -13.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 74.9 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 67.4 in | -9.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 4033 lb. | -746 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.2 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 47.4 ft3 | -32.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -70.4 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 2009 Ford Taurus X
| 2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
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