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2009 Kia Optima and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@6000 229 Nm@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 138 kW@6000 248 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,735 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,450 kg | 1,491 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 64 L | -2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 965 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 425 L | 419 L | 6 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
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 |
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