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2009 Kia Optima and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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 | 2,720 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,884 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,494 kg | 2,017 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 80 L | -18 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,016 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 869 mm | 91 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 467 L | -42 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 1,393 L | 14 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 2,243 L | 13 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
| 2008 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 |
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