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2008 Kia Optima and 2010 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Lexus IS | |
| Engine | |||
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 180.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3455 lb. | -313 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.7 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 30.6 in | 7.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
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 2010 Lexus IS
| 2010 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |
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