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2008 Kia Optima and 2019 Toyota Corolla Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Corolla | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6100 126 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 182.6 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 2855 lb. | 324 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 43.9 in | 10.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 41.4 in | -3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 1.8 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 2019 Toyota Corolla
| 2019 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2018 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy for a small car, flat floor. see full Toyota Corolla review |
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