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Mitsubishi Eclipse (2007) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2008 Kia Optima specs.

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model Mitsubishi Eclipse Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.4 in 107.1 in -5.7 in
Length 179.7 in 186.4 in -6.7 in
Width 72.2 in 71.1 in 1.1 in
Height 53.5 in 58.3 in -4.8 in
Curb Weight 3274 lb. 3142 lb. 132 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 17.0 gal. 0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.8 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.2 in 57.1 in -2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 54.5 in -0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.8 in 43.7 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 34.6 in 38.0 in -3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.2 in 56.3 in -5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 44.4 in 54.7 in -10.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.2 in 37.8 in -8.6 in
Total Legroom 72 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -9.5 in
Cargo Volume 15.7 ft3 14.8 ft3 0.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse 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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