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Kia Optima (2008) vs. Nissan Versa (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Optima and 2012 Nissan Versa specs.

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
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,720 mm 2,601 mm 0 mm
Length 4,735 mm 4,455 mm 0 mm
Width 1,806 mm 1,694 mm 0 mm
Height 1,481 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,442 kg 1,079 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 41 L 23 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,313 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 1,222 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,110 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 940 mm 25 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,318 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,173 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 960 mm 940 mm 20 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 419 L 419 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima

2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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