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Kia Sportage (2006) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Kia Sportage and 2008 Kia Optima specs.

2006 Kia Sportage and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Kia Sportage Kia Optima  
Engine 2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
162 hp@5800
164 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,629 mm 2,720 mm 0 mm
Length 4,351 mm 4,735 mm 0 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,806 mm 0 mm
Height 1,694 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,520 kg 1,442 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 58 L 64 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,387 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,069 mm 1,110 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 965 mm -964 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,387 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 945 mm 960 mm -15 mm
Total Legroom 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 668 L 419 L 249 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,886 L 14.8 -13.8 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Sportage

2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review
 

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
 
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