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2008 Kia Optima and 2008 Hyundai Accent Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Accent | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,280 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,442 kg | 1,090 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 45 L | 19 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 960 mm | 5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 871 mm | 89 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 419 L | 351 L | 68 L |
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 Hyundai Accent
| 2008 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
| 2008 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small, Cramped, especially if you have children. Not easy to get into and out of. see full Hyundai Accent review |
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