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2008 Kia Optima and 2018 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,491 kg | 1,466 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 54 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,003 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 993 mm | -33 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 685 L | -266 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 1,736 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul.
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