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Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 97.1 in | 10 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 145.6 in | 40.8 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 66.3 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 55.4 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 2712 lb. | 575 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 50.3 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.4 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 44.7 in | 11.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 29.9 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 10.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -9.2 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 |
2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |