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2008 Kia Optima and 2012 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 138 kW@6000 248 Nm@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,550 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,120 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,491 kg | 1,260 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 48 L | 16 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,006 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 991 mm | -31 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 671 L | -252 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 1,512 L | 13.8 |
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul
| 2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.
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