Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Rogue | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4400 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 107.1 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 182.9 in | 189.0 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.1 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 65.3 in | 58.3 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 3267 lb. | 3197 lb. | 70 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.5 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.7 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.3 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.7 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.8 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 28.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
Great for long trips and heated seats see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
With leather, power seats allows for height adjustment to LOWER the seat. The non-power seats in the S (not SL) have no height adjustment and are far too high for an average male driver. Wide enough to fit an average 6 ft male. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
uncomfortable for 6 ft 2 in driver see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
My previous vehicle, a Lancer had more legroom than this vehicle. see full Nissan Rogue review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Optima.