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2008 Kia Optima and 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Elantra GT | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,300 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,491 kg | 1,350 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 53 L | 11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 963 mm | 2 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 879 mm | 81 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 651 L | -232 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 1,444 L | 13.8 |
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 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT.
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