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2008 Kia Optima and 2009 Saturn AURA Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Saturn AURA | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.3 in | -5.2 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 190.9 in | -4.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3660 lb. | -373 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -0.1 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 2009 Saturn AURA
| 2009 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review |
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