Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan 350Z | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,313 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,425 kg | 1,515 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 76 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 0 mm | 965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,082 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 193 L | 226 L |
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 |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |