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Kia Optima Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2008)

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

2008 Kia Optima Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr Sedan
Wheelbase 107.1 in
Length 186.4 in
Width 71.1 in
Height 58.3 in
Curb Weight 3179 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in
Total Legroom 81.5 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume 14.8 ft3

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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
 

2008 Kia Optima 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim LX EX
Standard Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
162 hp@5800
164 lb-ft@4250
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
162 hp@5800
164 lb-ft@4250
Optional Engine(s) 2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
Standard Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)5-speed manually-shiftable automatic 
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Standard Tires205/60HR16 tires205/60HR16 tires
Optional Tires215/50VR17 tires215/50VR17 tires

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Kia Optima

2008 Kia Optima Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The 4 cylinder is surprisingly powerful, and gets EXCELLENT gas mileage see full Kia Optima review
2008 Kia Optima Powertrain: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Engine shakes below 1500 RPM, underpowered see full Kia Optima review
 

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2008 Kia Optima MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Sedan LX 16,755 15,810 675
4dr Sedan EX 19,895 18,510 675

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