Kia Sportage (2018) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

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2018 Kia Sportage and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2018	2008
Model	Kia Sportage	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	107.1 in	-2 in
Length	176.4 in	186.4 in	-10 in
Width	73.0 in	71.1 in	1.9 in
Height	64.8 in	58.3 in	6.5 in
Curb Weight	3666 lb.	3287 lb.	379 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	17.0 gal.	-0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.8 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	57.1 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.3 in	54.5 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	43.7 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	38.0 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.3 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.2 in	54.7 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.2 in	37.8 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.7 ft³	14.8 ft³	15.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.1 ft³	14.8 ft³	45.3 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Sportage.

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

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