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2008 Kia Optima and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 110.4 in | -3.3 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 191.1 in | -4.7 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 73.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3250 lb. | 37 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 45.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -1.5 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
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