Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.5 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 171.3 in | 15.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 66.7 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 3351 lb. | -172 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.6 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.1 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -51.8 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |