Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution (2008) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2008	2006
Model	Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution	Kia Optima
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.7 in	106.3 in	-2.6 in
Length	180.0 in	185.8 in	-5.8 in
Width	69.4 in	71.5 in	-2.1 in
Height	58.7 in	55.5 in	3.2 in
Curb Weight	2922 lb.	3281 lb.	-359 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.3 gal.	17.2 gal.	-1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.0 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	56.9 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	55.8 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.3 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.3 in	55.7 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	54.4 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	36.2 in	-0.1 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume	11.6 ft³	13.6 ft³	-2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution.

2006 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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