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2008 Kia Optima and 2006 Hyundai Tucson Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Tucson | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 170.3 in | 16.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 66.1 in | -7.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 3370 lb. | -191 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 52.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.3 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 51.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 | -50.7 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 2006 Hyundai Tucson
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
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