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2008 Kia Optima and 2012 Nissan Versa Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Versa | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 102.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 175.4 in | 11 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 66.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 59.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 2379 lb. | 800 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 10.8 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 51.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 48.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.0 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 46.2 in | 8.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0 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 2012 Nissan Versa
| 2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |
| 2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |
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