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2008 Kia Optima and 2011 Nissan Maxima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Maxima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 109.3 in | -2.2 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 190.6 in | -4.2 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 73.2 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3556 lb. | -414 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 0.6 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 2011 Nissan Maxima
| 2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |
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