Mitsubishi Eclipse (2008) vs. Kia Optima (2014) Specs

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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2014 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Mitsubishi Eclipse	Kia Optima
Engine	3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.4 in	110.0 in	-8.6 in
Length	179.7 in	190.7 in	-11 in
Width	72.2 in	72.1 in	0.1 in
Height	53.5 in	57.9 in	-4.4 in
Curb Weight	3538 lb.	3468 lb.	70 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	18.5 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	40.0 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.2 in	57.3 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	54.7 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	45.5 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	34.6 in	37.6 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.2 in	55.7 in	-4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	44.4 in	54.5 in	-10.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.2 in	34.7 in	-5.5 in
Total Legroom	72 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-8.2 in
Cargo Volume	15.7 ft³	15.4 ft³	0.3 ft³

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD	Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse review

2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

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