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Kia Optima (2008) vs. Kia Sportage (2008) Specs

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

2008 Kia Optima and 2008 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Kia Optima Kia Sportage  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
121 kW@5800
222 Nm@4250
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
129 kW@6000
241 Nm@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,720 mm 2,629 mm 0 mm
Length 4,735 mm 4,351 mm 0 mm
Width 1,806 mm 1,801 mm 0 mm
Height 1,481 mm 1,694 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,442 kg 1,520 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 58 L 6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,110 mm 1,069 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 1,001 mm 964 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 960 mm 945 mm 15 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 419 L 668 L -249 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.8 1,886 L 13.8

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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
 

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

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