Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.2 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 187.6 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.8 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 72.4 in | -14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 4373 lb. | -1086 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.9 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.4 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.6 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.2 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -23.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 49.2 ft3 | -34.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -64.4 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 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |