Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 110.2 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 196.0 in | -9.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.8 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3770 lb. | -483 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.2 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 44.5 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2008 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |