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

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

2012 Kia Optima and 2008 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Kia Optima Kia Sportage  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 103.5 in 6.5 in
Length 190.7 in 171.3 in 19.4 in
Width 72.1 in 70.9 in 1.2 in
Height 57.3 in 66.7 in -9.4 in
Curb Weight 3206 lb. 3230 lb. -24 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 15.3 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.7 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 56.7 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.7 in 54.6 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 42.1 in 3.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 39.4 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 56.3 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 54.6 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.7 in 37.2 in -2.5 in
Total Legroom 80.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 23.6 ft3 -8.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.4 ft3 66.6 ft3 -51.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima

2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review
 

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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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