Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Tiburon | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 99.6 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 173.0 in | 13.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 69.3 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 52.4 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3010 lb. | 132 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.9 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 51.6 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 50.6 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 44.7 in | 10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 29.9 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 8.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.8 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.