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Kia Optima (2008) vs. Kia Rio (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Optima and 2014 Kia Rio specs.

2008 Kia Optima and 2014 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2008 2014  
Model Kia Optima Kia Rio  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
162 hp@5800
164 lb-ft@4250
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,720 mm 2,570 mm 0 mm
Length 4,735 mm 4,366 mm 0 mm
Width 1,806 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,481 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,425 kg 1,123 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 43 L 21 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,110 mm 1,113 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 955 mm 10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,300 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 960 mm 790 mm 170 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 419 L 388 L 31 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima

2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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