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Pontiac Solstice (2009) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Pontiac Solstice and 2008 Kia Optima specs.

2009 Pontiac Solstice and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Pontiac Solstice Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 95.1 in 107.1 in -12 in
Length 157.2 in 186.4 in -29.2 in
Width 71.3 in 71.1 in 0.2 in
Height 50.9 in 58.3 in -7.4 in
Curb Weight 2930 lb. 3142 lb. -212 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.0 gal. 17.0 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.8 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.4 in 57.1 in -4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 54.5 in -3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.7 in 43.7 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.0 in -38 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.3 in -56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.7 in -54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.8 in -37.8 in
Total Legroom 42.7 in (over 1 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -38.8 in
Cargo Volume 5.6 ft3 14.8 ft3 -9.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Pontiac Solstice

2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4
5-speed automatic RWD
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review
2008 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice 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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