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Kia Optima (2008) vs. Kia Sedona (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Optima and 2012 Kia Sedona specs.

2008 Kia Optima and 2012 Kia Sedona Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Kia Optima Kia Sedona  
Engine 2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
138 kW@6000
248 Nm@4000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
202 kW@6300
336 Nm@4500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Minivan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,720 mm 3,020 mm -1 mm
Length 4,735 mm 5,131 mm -1 mm
Width 1,806 mm 1,989 mm 0 mm
Height 1,481 mm 1,760 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,491 kg 1,990 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 80 L -16 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,039 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,605 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 1,504 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,110 mm 1,059 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 1,011 mm 964 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,659 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,674 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 960 mm 1,039 mm 959 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 973 mm -973 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,537 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,273 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 864 mm -864 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 419 L 912 L -493 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 14.8 2,268 L 12.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.8 4,007 L 10.8

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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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